Korallin Calcium Reactor

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ok, I will just let the reactor run for 2 weeks now, and monitor the KH. According to Dragon SLayers post the KH from the reactor should be around 45-60? I havent added any KH booster and I dont think I will either, I will just wait these 2 weeks and see what happens. Or do you guys think I should add KH boosters so my KH will be around 8 and then just wait and see what happens, or should I just leave my reactor running and see after 2 weeks what has happend?
 
as suggested back earlier in this thread, you should adjust your reactor so you dont have a decline in dKH from one day to the next. at this point you should then boost your levels (Alk and Ca) to where you want them and recheck that the reactor is keeping them constant.

if you try playing both ends aginst the middle you'll end up constantly adjusting the reactor and adding boosters which will be very frustrating.

as for boosting dKH, you can use washing soda but it will boost pH very high, baking soda would be a much better choice or a mix of 6/1 (baking/washing).

kc
 
Thank you for your replays and help, I really appriciate it. I will do what you have said and if I get trouble I will post another question for you in the future.

Dennis
 
dragon_slayer said:
Oh by the way if anyone would like one of the 'setup sheets' i can email it to you, it's in Microsoft Excell format.


kc
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KC,

freddy here from Singapore.
Just brought 1502 a few days yet to setup as I am still confused
Would appreciate if you can sent me a setup sheet in MS Excel format.
I heard people mention about ph meter linking to the Korallin Calcium Reactor. Is this true and how it is done. A simple drawing
of the connection will be great and serve well for a rookie like me.

Thanks in advance

regards

freddy
 
I suspect I'm about to sing a song to the converted here :)

So, is the Korralin reactor everything I've read it's supposed to be? -- small footprint, no need for second reactor column styled reactor, well-made, relatively easy to use, etc.?

I stopped reading the thread because without a reactor in front of me, it was just confusing me :)

So, forgive me if these questions have been answered.

Will I need a controller on the reactor? With no reactor, do I need the solenoid? (sorry I'm a technical disaster :) )

I'm looking at the C1502 (for a 120 g with 30 g sump system). Won't be a system packed with SPS or LPS or clams, but will have some. Is this reactor sufficient for my needs?

Thanks again for your input. And I KNOW I'll be asking more questions once my system is set up.

thanks,

Steve
 
ssheipel

Yes IMO the korallin is everything that it's claimed to be, it's only flaw are the included instructions that come with it.

you dont need a controller, but a pH monitor is a must have for proper setup, and IMO a very good investment for the tank even if you dont have a CaCO3/CO2 reactor.

kc
 
Great dragon_slayer! I appreciate your help.

And I've found a retailer in a nearby city that carries it, so I can avoid cross-border e-shopping.

My tank was delivered tonight -- properly drilled, overflow box built to spec!

I look forward to your help when I struggle with the translated instructions with the Korallin :)

Have a good evening!

steve
 
Hey,
I was wondering is it more important to monitor the PH of the aquarium iteslf or the effluent from the reactor? I only have 1 PH monitor at this time so thats why I was wondering. Would it be beneficial to get another monitor or controller so I can monitor both? Would I use the controller on the effluent or the aquarium?

Thanks,
Jeremy
 
LunarCubes said:
Hey,
I was wondering is it more important to monitor the PH of the aquarium iteslf or the effluent from the reactor? I only have 1 PH monitor at this time so thats why I was wondering. Would it be beneficial to get another monitor or controller so I can monitor both? Would I use the controller on the effluent or the aquarium?

Thanks,
Jeremy
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What I do is let the effluent run into a cup that is over the sump.. the cup over fills and runs over.. this is where I put my PH controller probe as it monitors the effluent out. I plug my solenoid into the controller that monitors the effluent. This controls the CO2 into the reactor. PH drops too low.. the controller turns off the CO2, when the PH comes back up the controller turns on the CO2. If you use a controller for the CO2 in the effluent, the bubble count does not matter too much.. keep the flow of the effluent to the point where it holds the Ca where it should be.


I monitor the PH in the tank with just a PH monitor.

Seeker
 
seeker said:
What I do is let the effluent run into a cup that is over the sump.. the cup over fills and runs over.. this is where I put my PH controller probe as it monitors the effluent out.

Seeker
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I have a pic up this thread of the acrylic cup I bought off the net.. if you cant find it, let me know. It works well to keep the flow changing over the PH probe.

Seeker
 
Thanks. I saw your cup and I am running a ghetto version of it for now until I can order one of those. I have it set the same way as you except I am just monitoring the effluent and not controlling it. So I guess its best to use the monitor I have for the aquarium water and get a PH controller for the reactor's effluent?

- Jeremy
 
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