Reactor question

Discussion in 'Water Chemistry' started by Reefjack, Oct 5, 2009.

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  1. Reefjack

    Reefjack Astrea Snail

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    What exactly is a reactor? I have heard people around here talking about Phosphate and Cal/Alk reactors, but I'm kinda lost.

    Also, are these kinds of things only used in larger tanks? I've got a 29 Gal, so should I even be wondering about reactors? Most of what I read says that most of my essential elements will be replaced with just water changes.

    Fill me in, if you would!
     
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  2. ardo_ski

    ardo_ski Peppermint Shrimp

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    A reactor is something that hold a type of meida (Carbon, Phosphate Remover, or Calcium Media and others). A Carbon or Phophate reactor may be somethig you will need, but a Calcium Reactor is not required. If you do regular water changes and do not have large colonies of LPS or SPS you sould be fine. Do a search on Reactors should pull some good information form this site and the web.

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  3. horkn

    horkn Giant Squid

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    I only know one guy with a calcium reactor on a sub 75g tank. But then again this guy has an apex controller as well.
     
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