Lets see your DIY Calcium Reactors!!

[CrazyCohiba]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14951329#post14951329 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by dngspot
I have built both, some push from the bottom and others push from the top.
CO2 should be pulled into the impellor to help defuse it into the water.
PH at 6.7 is best, anything lower than 6.6 will began to dissolve the media into a mush.
I keep my regulator at 15 psi.

I see. Thank You.
When you say pushed through the impeller, do you mean on the suck in side?
As far as the water coming in from tank and than out back to the tank, at what GPH/LPH should that flow? Because I have heard that CO2 can actually kill the coral...
And what is the bubble tube used for?
Sorry for the many questions. I like to understands things at more of a physical level. My partner hates that about me. hehehe

 

[CrazyCohiba]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14940194#post14940194 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Myrddraal
What thickness acrylic is everyone using for their square reactors? I want to build a DJ88 reactor, but I was just quoted $350 for a sheet of 3/8" from a local plastic supplier...

That sounds pretty high. I bought a sheet 4'x 5' x 3/8"
at Home Depot for $38.00

 

[hllywd]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14951467#post14951467 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by CrazyCohiba
That sounds pretty high. I bought a sheet 4'x 5' x 3/8"
at Home Depot for $38.00

Better go back and buy the rest....:eek1:

 

[hllywd]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14941231#post14941231 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by landy

build thread
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1520111&perpage=25&pagenumber=1

landy

That thing is still the best! I'm still waiting for updates (and cast offs)!

This was the best I could muster on my first try, it works as planned...

No real builing tips, found a pretty pic and tried to make something that looked like it! Basic power tools needed were the table saw, router table, cordless drill, and drill press. If you had a ready made flange set, you could get by without the router and the drill press... I did not do the gluing on the acrylic, cheated and had a local pro do it!

Tim

 

[landy]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14952643#post14952643 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by hllywd
That thing is still the best! I'm still waiting for updates (and cast offs)!
Tim

been running since that picture. Zero issues. Do i need to post an in action shot?

i think you are right Tim, I do need an installed picture. I see someone already dug up my thread, so i will post one there for you.

landy

 

[hllywd]

I had though about yours a couple times and wondered if it was up and running. I'm in the process of building another with a little more finesse... I just wish I had your tools (and creativity)!

Tim

 

[landy]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14952849#post14952849 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by hllywd
I had though about yours a couple times and wondered if it was up and running. I'm in the process of building another with a little more finesse... I just wish I had your tools (and creativity)!

Tim

hot off the presses, go check it out my friend.

 

[THE ROOK]

How does one go about cutting those flanges? Looks like the toughest part.

 

[royvoss]

here is one i built for a a friend on mine.
http://jandareef.com/gallery/v/Misc...om/gallery/v/Misc/calcbuild/DSC_0891.JPG.html
http://jandareef.com/gallery/v/Misc/calcbuild/DSC_0892.JPG.html

 

[royvoss]

here is one more pic.

http://jandareef.com/gallery/v/Misc/calcbuild/DSC_0890.JPG.html

if anybody has any ? free free to ask.

 

[Joshsmit56001]

Anyone know where I can get a john guest gate valve like they use on the reefmania reactors? Picture below for reference.

 

[Joshsmit56001]

I managed to find them after a little more research. They are called john guest needle valves

http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/pr...ory_name=15615&product_id=15616&cookie_test=1

 

[exoticaquatix]

nice work guys! makes me want to sell my Korralin and build my own.

-nick

 

[gooyferret]

Hey josh did you ever get the price figured out for a DIY reactor?

 

[Joshsmit56001]

Not yet, still working on the pricing of parts.

 

[gooyferret]

Well get on it man! I wanna build that bad boy! LOL

I have my cycle done now so its frag time man, Nitrates are at 10 but im going to be doing a WC now.

 

[Joshsmit56001]

I have finished my 3d model in sketchup. It is modeled after the precision marine reactors. The flow is from the nottom up. The 2 outlets on top are the effluent out and a valve to let air out when strating the reactor. I am not sure where to put the feed input yet. Any ideas? Let me know what you think!

 

[CrazyCohiba]

NIce drawing. U gotta love that skechtup

 

[juliovideo]

:dance: ........................ :thumbsup:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPkwm8a1kBU

enjoy !! ........






My DIY Calcium and Magnesium Reactor together .

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[CrazyCohiba]

Very nice and clean.. I want to make one also. But I need to comprehand to full mechanics of the reactor.. Can anyone explain what are all the 1/4 tubes for and where are they coming and functions...