CA Reactor + Controller

[jgarrison]

i have a 90 DISPLAY Tank and about 75 Gallons in my REFUGE and SUMPS. I plan in the future to have a lot of hard corals and some clams.

I was wondering what is the best bang for the buck for a CA reactor and controller/solenoid and regulator? I would be willing to spend a little more for quality/ease of maintenance and setup.
I have about 2 ft of height clearance under my stand

Thanks in advance

 

[jgarrison]

update

update

Let me know what you guys think
Geo Calcium Reactor 618 350.00

Any others suggestions welcome

Pinpoint pH Controller w/probe $189.95
or
Reef Fanatic Micro pH Controller w/probe $179.95
or
Milwaukee SMS 122 pH Monitor/ Controller 87.95

co2 regulator and solenoid valve 149.99
http://www.aquariumplants.com/AQUARIUMPLANTS_com_s_Co2_Regulator_The_BEST_p/co2-1.htm

 

[sbeason]

jgarrison,

Look at thereefstop.com They have a GEO 618 package that includes all you need except the CO2 bottle for a pretty good price. I have just set mine up.

I did however go with a reef fanatic CO2 regulator because it is preset to 20 psi.

 

[tacocat]

Re: update

Re: update

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9863175#post9863175 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jgarrison
Let me know what you guys think
Geo Calcium Reactor 618 350.00

Any others suggestions welcome

Pinpoint pH Controller w/probe $189.95
or
Reef Fanatic Micro pH Controller w/probe $179.95
or
Milwaukee SMS 122 pH Monitor/ Controller 87.95

co2 regulator and solenoid valve 149.99
http://www.aquariumplants.com/AQUARIUMPLANTS_com_s_Co2_Regulator_The_BEST_p/co2-1.htm

Why don't you go with an Aquacontroller instead of a dedicated pH controller? It's only $100 more or so, and it will do so MUCH more.

 

[jgarrison]

Reply

Reply

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9863502#post9863502 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by sbeason
jgarrison,

Look at thereefstop.com They have a GEO 618 package that includes all you need except the CO2 bottle for a pretty good price. I have just set mine up.

I did however go with a reef fanatic CO2 regulator because it is preset to 20 psi.

The price is good but I have read there is a lot of problems with
1 Milwaukee Regulator with Solenoid and Bubble Counter
Solenoid fails and the regulator is difficult to a just.
Thanks for the reply I am going to bookmark the site.

 

[jgarrison]

Re: Re: update

Re: Re: update

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9863628#post9863628 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by tacocat
Why don't you go with an Aquacontroller instead of a dedicated pH controller? It's only $100 more or so, and it will do so MUCH more.

Good Idea !!!
I researching the junior

 

[tacocat]

I forgot to mention, that is probably one of the best Ca reactors in the world.

It's rock solid, stable, and easy to adjust.

 

[mavgi]

it's true this is a great calc reactor but you can go with the 6/12 without any problem on your 90 gallon tank.

i have it on my 120 gallon .

 

[jgarrison]

update

update

I think I am going to purchase JR
C-ACJRDC8 AquaController Jr, Temp Probe, & DC8 (Backlit) $224.95
-PHS AC3 Temp Probe & Std pH Probe Add $40.95
-SER Serial Port Option $28.50
SERPC9 AC2 or ACJr AquaController to PC Serial Interface Cable $16.95
Total 311.35

 

[Henry Bowman]

I have a Geo 612 on my 90 and it does just fine. The only difference is the amt of media that the reactor holds.... I think...the 618 MAY have a larger pump on it.

 

[jgarrison]

To Dose or NOT

To Dose or NOT

After alot of reading I may decide to Dose. It appears to be way cheaper and also it looks like it can be very reliable let me know your thought and what kind of pumps and equipment you recommend

 

[CMcNeil]

cal reactor pays off in the long run.i was dosing my 90g for a few months and it sucked.i had to add 120ml of both parts daily or my Cal and Alk would fall.with the reactor i havent added anything in 8 weeks and my cal is 420ppm and alk 4meq/L constant.i had to refill my co2 bottle after 2 months but that was only $14.also i think my corals look better and are growing faster with the reactor.

 

[jgarrison]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9917745#post9917745 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by checkinhawk
cal reactor pays off in the long run.i was dosing my 90g for a few months and it sucked.i had to add 120ml of both parts daily or my Cal and Alk would fall.with the reactor i havent added anything in 8 weeks and my cal is 420ppm and alk 4meq/L constant.i had to refill my co2 bottle after 2 months but that was only $14.also i think my corals look better and are growing faster with the reactor.

Has anyone else had similar experiences. I heard I may need to still drip kaulk even with a CA reactor.

 

[Riclat]

I'm planning on using a kalk stirrer and a calcium reactor with my 120. Controlling with the Aquacontoller jr. I'll be using an aquamedic stirrer and an Octopus CR-140 calcium reactor from Aquacave ($229.95). It includes a pH probe port.

Richard

 

[uhuru]

With the ACJr you only have 1 pH port, if you get the ACIII you get 2 pH ports so you can control your C02 AND you can monitor the pH in your tank at the same time.

 

[jgarrison]

Because the aqua 3 is 400 usd$ for the base unit.