ReefEnabler
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Very slick!!
are the stools pretty cozy?
are the stools pretty cozy?
Lets do this - 225+ reef bar
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mcliffy2
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Thanks all.
The stools were a tough decision. I wanted something that was stylish but subtle, so as not to detract from where your eyes are supposed to be...on the tank!
Also, having a back on the stools was not an option, because a lot of times I view the tank while sitting on my couch and a back would block this view.
So now, my RKE is supposed to arrive tomorrow, and I'll be ready to automate...but wait, I still need a CA reactor. I'm thinking the AquaC RX-1 for a combo of price and performance. What do you guys think?
The stools were a tough decision. I wanted something that was stylish but subtle, so as not to detract from where your eyes are supposed to be...on the tank!
Also, having a back on the stools was not an option, because a lot of times I view the tank while sitting on my couch and a back would block this view.So now, my RKE is supposed to arrive tomorrow, and I'll be ready to automate...but wait, I still need a CA reactor. I'm thinking the AquaC RX-1 for a combo of price and performance. What do you guys think?
JRaquatics
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I have wanted one of the AquaC rx1 since the prototype were released. I really like the design and should perform as well as it looks. I don't think you will have trouble of anything distracting a viewer from your tank. Where did you pic up those stools from?
Keep us informed on the RKE, I ended up with the ACjr because I could wait any longer. I hope it works as well as it was marketed.
Keep us informed on the RKE, I ended up with the ACjr because I could wait any longer. I hope it works as well as it was marketed.
mcliffy2
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Brandon - From what I can tell and have heard, GEOs are proven and reliable. But I also hear they are not that efficient because they don't do any recirc (ie they work like a fluidized reactor). The AquaC is recirc, has an eheim pump, and is about half the footprint and height of the equivalent GEO. Also, I like that the AquaC doesn't require a feed pump (the eheim it comes with feeds and recircs). On the flip side, not many people have the AquaC, only MakoJ has it, but he seems to really like it (his 180 on the large tank forum is pretty sweet).
What I'd really love is that Aquacare, but the model 2 is rated for 250, and the model 3 is rated for 700, so my tank is a tweener...and the model 3 would end up running me like $1400-1500, yikes!
JR - Mike really sold me on the AquaC when he was planning to carry them, but now it doesn't sound like he will be carrying them.
another option I just came accross is Reeftek: anyone have experience with these: http://reeftek.com/
What I'd really love is that Aquacare, but the model 2 is rated for 250, and the model 3 is rated for 700, so my tank is a tweener...and the model 3 would end up running me like $1400-1500, yikes!
JR - Mike really sold me on the AquaC when he was planning to carry them, but now it doesn't sound like he will be carrying them.
another option I just came accross is Reeftek: anyone have experience with these: http://reeftek.com/
Yep
I like it better than my Presision marine and my korallin. No experience with a geo and I doubt that I ever will. I got the the output of the AquaC up to 50+ when I was playing around one weekend. Greg told me that it can push over 60 :eek1: Even though they do not require a feed pump, I would recommend feeding any reactor to keep steady pressure going through your reactor. HTH
mcliffy2
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mpoletti - thanks much.
I just took the plunge and ordered the AquaC RX-1. S*lty S*pply has a deal going now for 10% off, so it was $645 for the whole RX-1 package plus they threw in a free Salifert MG test kit.
Last night I got the frag tank soft plumbed, so now I just need to get a pump to get it up and running, pics later this week.
I just took the plunge and ordered the AquaC RX-1. S*lty S*pply has a deal going now for 10% off, so it was $645 for the whole RX-1 package plus they threw in a free Salifert MG test kit.
Last night I got the frag tank soft plumbed, so now I just need to get a pump to get it up and running, pics later this week.
JRaquatics
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I think you will be happy with it. Greg (Gcarroll) has an AquaC RX and really likes it too.
chrissreef
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Outstanding bar! where's the bartender??!!
I'm no chemistry major or engineer - but I think most of the quality reactors will perform about the same. I bought a dual chamber octopus - got it running yesterday so we will see.
Skimmers/lighting/current are different though in my opinion.
I'm no chemistry major or engineer - but I think most of the quality reactors will perform about the same. I bought a dual chamber octopus - got it running yesterday so we will see.
Skimmers/lighting/current are different though in my opinion.
NewSchool04
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12859747#post12859747 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mpoletti
Yep
Can you explain this 50+, 60? What exactly does that mean?
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