If you have a calcium reactor, please post.

Discussion in 'Filters, Pumps, etc..' started by Matt Rogers, Jan 30, 2006.

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  1. Matt Rogers

    Matt Rogers Kingfish

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    I have been looking at calcium reactors.
    If you have one, I'd appreciate if you could post what one and if it was easy to set up and keep adjusted and that sort of thing. Thanks! :)
     
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  3. Matt Rogers

    Matt Rogers Kingfish

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    Bump.
    I am currently looking at the Precision Marine 422. Thoughts?
     
  4. Jason McKenzie

    Jason McKenzie Super Moderator

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    That is the exact one I have Matt. Works great. The only thing I do is clean out the syphon tube as it gets clogged with crap and stops the drip.

    I clean the entire unit about every 6-8 months when the midea is done. It's all john guess fittings for the airline tubeing. The one thing I have problems with is the CO2 regulator (that has nothing to do with PM 422) but I would spend the money on a good reg.

    If you have any ? let me know


    Jason
     
  5. Gresham

    Gresham Great Blue Whale

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    I'm all out of ?, can you spare a cup? :D

    I've got a few DIY C. reactors, but I've never botherred to set them up. Maybe when my tank gets here at the end of the week, I'll consider setting one up on it :D
     
  6. Covey

    Covey Scooter Blennie

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    Well you've seen mine. I can finally agree with everyone that has said " just get the calcium reactor". I am loving mine. If your looking to get one reverse flow CR are real good with the CO2 consumption.

    Matt if your looking for one for a small tank check out these.
    http://www.myreefcreations.com/cahot.htm
     
  7. Matt Rogers

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    Thanks for the link Covey. Those are interesting and good to know about.

    But I think I'm going with the PM because of their rep and the fact that Jason has one. Prepare for PMs Jason. :)
     
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    Gresham Great Blue Whale

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    I can't say enough good things about both brands, PM and MRC.