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[tacocat]

Which one? Euro-Reefs aren't bad skimmers. I think they are overpriced for what you are getting, but not bad.

 

[tacocat]

Hey everybody, what's the pH of the effluent (or inside) in your Ca reactor?

 

[cward]

That depends on what media you are using. I'm using Aqua Medic hydro-carbonate and I run my ph at 6.4 to 6.5 to dissolve it.

 

[tacocat]

ARM. just picked up a pH controller, not yet anyway, and I want to start measuring the pH.

 

[Lunchbucket]

my milwakee controller is set to stay at 6.5

Lunchbucket

 

[golfish]

Hey everybody, what's the pH of the effluent (or inside) in your Ca reactor?

I use CaribSea Geo-Marine in my reverse flow reactor. I run the effluent between 7-7.1

BTW, ER's are way over priced and not all that great of a skimmer. I bought my CS6-3 for 350.00 about 5 years ago ( I guess the high cost of oil is the reason for the HUGE price increase) Plus their customer service is second to ALL.

Which model do you have?

 

[young-d]

bad pic temp set-up. Geo 830 & Geo Kalk reactor. How come my Geo 830 looks so skinny? I thought you gain weight when pic is taken?

 

[tacocat]

Euro-Reef? None. I use a MR-2. I am considering a GEO or Deltec.

 

[szwab]

tacocat love the signature.

you must be an expert :lol: :lol:

 

[tacocat]

Expert in Napoleon Dynamite lines.

 

[scarletknight06]

any of you guys have the geo 6x12 reactor? if so how do you like it?

 

[tacocat]

I have a 618, and to quote The Egyptian Magician, it's duh besht.

 

[jbanks]

I just ordered a 6X18 unit for my 120. Is there a rule of thumb for bubble rate/drips per minute on a loaded SPS tank with clams?

 

[TANGBOY5000]

There is no rule of thumb you just have to keep checking with a Ca test. I'd start out at between 20 and 30 drips per minute, and whatever bubble rate keeps your pH at 6.5 in the reactor at that drip rate.

 

[jbanks]

Thanks.

 

[ridetheducati]

start with ...

45 bubbles/min and 60 ml/min

if needed, increase or decrease by 5 bubbles and do not touch the effluent.

 

[jbanks]

ridetheducati,

Thanks! The reactor should arrive tomorrow. I am reaally looking forward to breaking down my POS Korallin and setting the GEO up.

 

[jbanks]

Question

I just received my 6X18 reactor and I have a quick question. The black tube that connects between the bubble counter and the solenoid has a tiny plug inside of it on the end where it screws down into the bubble counter. Am I supposed to leave that plug in or remove it. I was wondering how the co2 would enter the reactor with this plug present.

Also, have you guys/gals installed a brass check valve between the solenoid and the reactor that George recommends?

Thanks in advance for any help

 

[jbanks]

Please disregard the question above..... I figured it out.

 

[jbanks]

All I can say is THANKS to all those on this thread who supported GEO products. It was a really tough decision for me but after being set up for just shy of a week and using the method suggested to me on this thread, my calcium and alk levels have been rock solid. I'm using a Milwaukee controller with the unit and this has truly been a set it and forget it operation.