calcium reactors

[saltwater111]

I'm having a calcium reactor installed in my 266 gallon reef tank. I really don't know what it does. Can anybody explain? I've heard that the calcium reactor makes it hard to keep your PH up. Is that true?

 

[mhurley]

[moved]


I'd suggest reading some articles in our Chemistry forum...Here's a couple

How to Select a Calcium and Alkalinity Supplementation Scheme
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/feb2003/chem.htm

Solving Calcium and Alkalinity Problems
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/nov2002/chem.htm

 

[saltwater111]

Thanks, I read the articles tonight.