Considering switching from 2 part to CA reactor

[ksicard]

Hey all,
I've always been a 2 part guy due to my tank size not being overly large, however as of late I've been seriously considering switching to a CA reactor in hopes of my tank becoming more stable with less of an alk swing then what I get sometimes with my 2 part dosing method.

I've never owned a CA reactor and know very little about them, so hopefully you SPS guys can point me in the right direction for purchasing and setting one up. My tank is a 75g DT, with a 30g sump, and a 35g frag tank plumbed into it. My tank is SPS dominant but I do have a handful of zoas and lps. What reactor should I be looking at for my system? I would prefer one that doesn't break the bank but at the same time I don't want a piece of crap, I've learned that you get what you pay for in this hobby. So if anyone could help me choose a CA reactor and all the extra parts I'll need to set-up that would be awesome. It would be super nice if I could purchase a package deal that comes with everything.

 

[ajcanale]

This is my recomendation:

http://www.geosreef.com/index.php/cr510

you will still need a pH controller, CO2 tank, solenoid, and feed pump (can always manifold to return pump or other existing utility pump) as well as media. I use and recommend TLF reborn media.
You can also use reef controller as the pH controller, though I would recommend having a lab grade probe that has been calibrated with 4.0 and 7.0 fluids.

Ca Reactors, regardless of size, are almost always going to be a pricey item, but will pay for themselves over time.

 

[ros_sco]

Everything above is spot on, and I very much agree with GEO. My advise is a larger reactor size though. If your 75 is SPS dominant and your colonies get big you will need a bigger reactor. Before I upgraded from a 75 to my 210 I had a GEO 618 running all out and it was no longer keeping up and I had to dose along with it. But my SPS colonies were BIG. Premium Aquatics has some nice packages.

 

[Reefvet]

I've never owned a CA reactor and know very little about them, so hopefully you SPS guys can point me in the right direction for purchasing and setting one up.

Or you could post your question in the Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment forum. Heck even do a search there since it's a question that's been asked countless times. :idea: