Calcium reactor setup/ help please.

[adamblackburn22]

I just purchased this reactor(http://www.championlighting.com/pro...&cat=647&page=1) from a fellow Reefer. It came with 5pound bottle, Milwaukee reg without a Solenoid, and mag 2 pump. I'm posting this thread because I want to purchase a few things for the this setup. I want a PH monitor( I already have a controller/ac jr) Solenoid, bubble counter liquid and Media. I've been looking at the milwaukee ph monitor and solenoid because of the great price but was wondering if these will do the job right? Also media, I'm not to sure on what brand to get or what size media for this reactor. It's going on a 65g tank with about 30 different sps ranging from 1 inch to 8 inch. My ph runs at about 8.1. This is the first set of questions

1. What's the word on the street about milwaukee solenoid and Ph monitors?
2. What media to buy for my reactor and for size tank?
3. I have a Bubble counter that came with the reg. It's used. Should I replace this now or will it still be good?
4. Do I need to buy bubble counter liquid or can I use something else?

Thanks

Adam

P.S. Ask questions about my tank if there needed to choose any of the above questions.

 

[tkeracer619]

1. What's the word on the street about milwaukee solenoid and Ph monitors?
- They are fine and have been used by many.

2. What media to buy for my reactor and for size tank?
- Caribsea ARM, I use small but a lot of people like the large since its not as easy to mush up.


3. I have a Bubble counter that came with the reg. It's used. Should I replace this now or will it still be good?
- Unless its broken somehow, its fine.


4. Do I need to buy bubble counter liquid or can I use something else?
- RO water works but evaporates quicker. I forgot what the bubble counter liquid is but I am pretty sure its available at the grocery store for a lot cheaper.