Ca reactor for 400gal, I appreciate your answer.

[toothman]

I know this is a uninteresting question which is not really fun to answer. I am moving from a 265 to a 400 plus 125 sump. Looking to have a slightly over size kalk reactor and ca reactor. I was looking a the "My Reef Creations" brand reactors.

Would like the size to be for a heavy sps only tank.

(my k2r reactor does not keep up with the 265gal)

Ed R.

 

[Nanook]

Since you are looking at the Myreef Brand, just call or email Andy and ask him what he thinks...no one knows better than the creator of the product.

dave

 

[KenT]

I have the MRC CR-6 for my 535. Haven't touched it months!!

 

[toothman]

Andy is a good source, and there is always a but. Look a the tank of the month 30 lbs of media for a 110 gal. The unit Andy recommended is 16 lbs for 400 + gals. I have put a order in but he said he will be out for a week and wouldn't ship for 10 days. I just do not want to have to ever redo this reactor if possible.

 

[Nanook]

I have a couple large recirculating reactors by Geo that use a Little Giant MDQ-2 pump and a maxijet for feed. These reactors are 8" diameter and hold about 30lbs of the Schuran media.

 

[jjackson]

I second Geosreef... I have been very very happy with mine. not as large as nanook's but it is quality work.

 

[shaw]

Schuran

 

[hawaiianwargod]

Second on Schuran....love my JS RX...calcium and such are very stable.

 

[Rueg]

I am researching calcium reactors right now and the best bang for the buck (in my opinion) are ReefTek (http://www.reeftek.com/)
and Aquatic Systems Design (http://www.aquaticsystemsdesign.com/)

My Reef Creations and the GEOs are a close second though.

 

[toothman]

The schuran reactors seem to have some bold statements which sound good. They use co 2 better, to me this would mean less co2 and algae in the tank. I would assume any co 2 reactor could pulverize a chamber if you ran mass amounts of co2 in it. Does this unit do something really different.

 

[shaw]

It infuses the CO2 differently into the water column, as well as use larger size media

 

[Nanook]

I have read that several of the Schuran users have to use timers on their units dt the efficiency. They are also not the most user friendly from what I have read...but, my first hand experience is nil.

 

[Rueg]

You can use the larger media on the GEOs, Reeftek and Aquatic Systems Design units as well.

 

[kwl1763]

Ya do use the larger media it works better. I currently have a dual chamber reeftek and love it, I've had it on 500G with no issues. MRC is also a great product. Schuran is good but overpriced in my opinion

 

[Bebo77]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7075995#post7075995 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Rueg
I am researching calcium reactors right now and the best bang for the buck (in my opinion) Aquatic Systems Design (http://www.aquaticsystemsdesign.com/)

My Reef Creations and the GEOs are a close second though.

i agree i have one and i have never touched it.. running perfect and its cheaper then the Geo and Pm models.. talks to Scott he is a great guy.. he can even custom make them for you for a great price.. but you should be fine with the dual chamber one...

 

[Rueg]

I just ordered a ReefTek reactor today. It was a tough choice between the two (ReefTek and Aquatic Systems Design). ReefTek has more options/choices for a complete setup and Jorge was really good in answering all of my emails. Scott was good also in answering questions. The ReefTek comes in a 12" which will fit better underneath the stand (if I end up putting it there - already full with equipment). The ASD you have to special order for a 12" size.