calcium reactor vs 2 part for 350 gallon tank

[larryfl1]

hey all,

i am dosing 2 part on my 150...currently using a large amount...

i am upgrading to a 350 tank...

is it going to require a crazy amount of 2 part? i dont feel like mixing up every 2 weeks a gallon.... thererfore i am thinking calcium reactor....

calcium reactor vs 2 part pro / cons?

thanks

 

[edandsandy]

Calcium Reactor definitely!
Why do you want to dose 2 part on a tank that size?

 

[larryfl1]

thats kind of what i am thinking...i am realizing 2 part is not realistic on such a big tank???

 

[swannyson7]

I'd go with a calcium reactor. I'm facing the same problem after upgrading to a 180. The amount of 2-part that I'm using is really impractical.

 

[ebonline]

Reactor definitely!!! Too much work 2 part dosing that size tank.

 

[dahenley]

reactor. but you might not need it right away. just depending on the amount of coral you put in the new tank. also, some people still dose a little while using the reactor. jsut to keep up with the demand. (depends on the size of the reactor.)

 

[bullitr]

I mix 4 gallons and it will last me 2 months even @ 300 ml for Ca and Alkalinity
The best thing I ever did next to Tunze.

 

[bullitr]

Sorry double post

 

[Paulairduck]

I am @ 300ml for both 2 part, lots of corals easier than a calcium reactor

 

[reefrubble]

I went back to dosing , and I love it . I had a super big calcium reactor , and it would be good for a while , but then it would go out of whack . PH would bounce too much . I went with the BRS pumps , and woods timers , and wow what a difference . I am dosing 3 part Cal. , Alk . , and Mag . Everything is more stable . I had problems with my calcium , when I was on vacation , and the person I had looking after my tank , knew nothing about calcium reactors . I am very happy with my Bulk Reef Supply System .

BTW , I have nothing to do with BRS , I am just a very satisfied customer .

 

[kmu]

What about kalkwasser on your top off water with 2 part additives?

This is my method and I really like it... I dose kalkwasser with a tunze osmolator daily and 2 part additives about twice a week only.

 

[Leonardo_]

I use two part in my 200 gallon tank. I use 8 gallon Jerrycans that have to be refilled every few months. Besides that I use a Kalkwasser reactor for evap water.
I think two part is a realistic alternative for large (+200 G) tanks.

Leonardo