Ca reactor questions

[jadeguppy]

I am about to hook up my reefkeeper II and calcium reactor for the first time. I also have a kalk reactor that I can hook up. I am looking for any suggestions on how to do this. I have no idea what I'm doing in regards to instillation. I have been advised to buy Carib Sea A.R.M. Calcium Reactor Media (Coarse).

http://www.bigalsonline.com/StoreCa...1_gallon?&query=ARM+media&queryType=0&offset=

Will this cover the Ca, Alk, and Mag? It mentions trace minerals. What else will need suplemented with the Ca running?

Lastly, any idea where to get the CO2 tank filled?

 

[bertoni]

The reactor should keep alkalinity and calcium in line, with some occasional manual touchups. Magnesium supplements might still be required, or you might be able to add some magnesium media to the reactor.

I don't run reactors, so I don't know where to get carbon dioxide. It's used in soft drinks, so maybe food or beverage supply places?

 

[emoore]

I usually get my CO2 filled at welding supply stores. I don't have a nice tank so I just exchange it.

 

[jadeguppy]

What should I add to the reactor to have it also dose Mg?

 

[bertoni]

It will does some magnesium as is. If the tank requires more, I think there's a Zeo magnesium media that can be used.