kalk reactor

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  1. bwalker9801

    bwalker9801 Zoanthid

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    I am looking at kalk reactors anyone have opinions on stirrer vs pump style?
    I plan on using it with my osmolator.any input would be great.
     
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    bwalker9801 Zoanthid

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    Anybody have any experience with custom aquatic kalkstar reactor?
     
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    P/M me I don't like to discuss this stuff on the form to many opinions will fly once there is some info available .
     
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    I use one that Tangster made me at AAT and it uses a PH to mix. I use it for all my makeup water for the tank.
     
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    Thanks for the replies i will pm you Tangster but i was kind of hoping for some opinions to fly lol
     
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    Oh I'm sure you will get some ? I just don't like to get into it myself , I know what I know from experience not reading and I don't deal in theory only what I know to work and I have been flamed and had pot shots fired at me more then I care to recall . This is why I don't do debates anymore . Be it DSB or light Bulbs to additives ask me what I would do I'll tell you :) You have a P/M I myself would get a Ca. reactor set up unless space is an issue ? And if you already have a Ca ractor and the load demand is more then it can keep up with then the kalk is needed .
     
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    I have been dosing kalk for about 5 weeks and it seems to be keeping up with demand maybe a little boost of 2 part here and there.I am just trying to save some money instead of going with a calcium reactor.300bucks vs 6 or 700+.
     
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    That kalk rector I told you about will more then do it unless you just have a huge load ? I when at ful speed also had to add kalk to keep up all my makeup water passes through Kalkwasser