Do calcium reactors have to be clear?

[Duzzy73]

Hi there,

was wondering if calcium reactors have to be clear? I’ve got a great working diy design for one using RO canisters however struggling to find the clear tube of suitable price.

I get the advantage of immediately knowing where your media is at but surely lifting the lid and just checking does the same thing.

regards Duzzy

 

[Vinny Kreyling]

CA reactors are pressurized, although very low.
A negative to opening said container.

 

[Duzzy73]

CA reactors are pressurized, although very low.
A negative to opening said container.

Can’t be much pressure with say a 1ml drop in 1ml drop out

negative to opening said container?

regards Duzzy

 

[griss]

Duzzy, no, they don’t have to be clear. When reactors first came into the hobby, we visually inspected the media to know when to replace it. As long as you are proactive in replacing media you should be fine.

 

[Duzzy73]

Duzzy, no, they don’t have to be clear. When reactors first came into the hobby, we visually inspected the media to know when to replace it. As long as you are proactive in replacing media you should be fine.

Thank you I appreciate it.