Kalk Reactors

[HitmanHoos]

I'm buying a used reactor. I have a couple options locally. A Reeftek and a GEO.
The Geo is a little more expensive.

Is it worth the extra cash?

 

[modifyd]

I think so, but most of my equipment is Geo.

 

[dj9264]

I was getting a second GEO but

can you link to where you are seeing the Reeftek. I saw one on youtube and I like that they had the pump under the unit. Saves space.

 

[HitmanHoos]

http://www.reeftek.com/Nilsen_Reactor.htm

The pump isn't under it, it's on the outside just like the Geo.

 

[herozero]

this is the reeftek you are talking about? this is from the august 2009 totm

 

[dj9264]

It looks like they have moved away from that design. I can see problems with it though. So, you may want to avoid getting a used reeftek with the older design which may be flawed. Too bad.

 

[herozero]

when the time comes, i will be all over this gsa kalk stirrer. take a look, and it doesn't break the bank.

http://www.greyseasaquatics.com/GSA-K1-KALK-STIRRER-K1-KALK-STIRRER.htm

 

[dj9264]

Yes, more like the Deltec but not costing an arm and a leg. I may try that one too.

 

[noboddi]

I had a Reeftek for 18 mos and never had a problem with it

 

[luther1200]

I have a GSA kalk stirrer and really like it. I have a video of it in action if anybody wants to see it.

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[dj9264]

ty, Matt.

Do you always run it with air inside?

I like the design more than using a maxijet and the sale price. Excellent suggestion Curt.

 

[Eight]

I would highly recommend one of the mechanical stir bar style reactors. (Deltec, Aquamedic, GSA) Super low maintenance, no powerhead to replace...

I own both an Aquamedic KS1000 and the GSA kalk reactor. The Aquamedic is fine, but I like the GSA better and it's cheaper. Highly recommended.

 

[dj9264]

Thank you for your input Jason. I like better and cheaper.

I could put one together myself, but why? GSA is only charging $169. I ordered two.

 

[luther1200]

I am pretty sure you sill be happy with them. ANd that is how I always run it, just like in the video. The kalk has a film on the water surface that keeps it from getting areated. So the potentcy should still be there for a while. In the end of the video thats what I was trying to show, how even the bar spinning didn't break the skin on top, because it was so slow. Which is good, IMO and keeps the effluent crystal clear.

 

[dj9264]

I'd spend the extra cash, better in the long run.

For what a Deltec? Those are over four bills.

or to help our economy?

 

[nivenethan]

when the time comes, i will be all over this gsa kalk stirrer. take a look, and it doesn't break the bank.

http://www.greyseasaquatics.com/GSA-K1-KALK-STIRRER-K1-KALK-STIRRER.htm

They make a larger one as well for tanks up to 1200 gallons. Its only like $240. Mine should be sitting on my front porch today.