CR01 Calcium BiCarbonate Reactor & Venturi Protein Skimmer

[Rlbluiz]

Can someone shed some light? I heard you need this in a reef tank for sure. Found a good deal on this particular model....
can someone tell me why, how it works, etc.......
im clueless about this.....

also, does anyone know anything about Venturi Protein Skimmers...efficency? loudness? etc...

 

[bertoni]

Can you post a link for the product?

Most skimmers are loud enough to be annoying in some situations, IMO.

 

[Agu]

Don't rush into buying equipment no matter how good the deal seems. Most experienced aquarists have a closet (or garage) full of good deals .

Spend some time reading threads and esp threads where people have a tank similar to what you want and check out what they use.

Also read the descriptions of "Tank of the Month" in RK Magazine.


jmo,

 

[Rlbluiz]

That's the thing....I really need a protein skimmer.... my tanks up and running now and it's over due........
and i've been waiting for almost 2 months and asking around like crazy and i can't really wait anymore....

 

[Rlbluiz]

THANKS

THANKS

Thanks So Much.
I really appreciate all of your help!

Here's where i found the calc. reactor:
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-CR01-Calciu...ryZ46310QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Venturi Protein Skimmer :
http://cgi.ebay.com/CLEAN-UP-VENTUR...ryZ46313QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

[bertoni]

I would probably look elsewhere for a protein skimmer. They seem to be a bit of mystery in general. For a 55g, people have been reporting good results with a CoraLife skimmer, and the Remora Pro seems okay to me so far.

The calcium reactor is unnecessary and that particular product is very incomplete. You have a couple hundred dollars worth more equipment to buy to get a usable system. Limewater or B-Ionic are more practical, IMO.

 

[Agu]

From the Ca reactor auction,

"Not suggested for the novice. No instructions provided by the manufacturer, you will need to have knowledge on how to set up a Calcium Reactor."

Parts missing and no instructions ?? You're better off looking elsewhere.

Here's the only actual review of a Won skimmer I could find,

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=698874&highlight=won+skimmer

 

[Rlbluiz]

thanks so much

thanks so much

thanks so so so much for all of your help i really really appreciate it!

 

[crypt-keeper]

I just have a system with 35 total gal, been looking at this cro1 reactor, is it really worth it??

Also Im looking at a product call kent liquid reactor??? it this any good? Now im just using b-ionic and kalk water in the ato. The ARM added mag as well doesnt it???