I tend to be leary of reactors based on the finicky nature I often hear they have. Given that, combining it with the small gallonage,(and assuming someone would probably have a larger setup for this tank because it would be used, and originally on a tank at least 2x if not 3x the size), I was thinking it would be overkill.
But to my own admission, I have not had the reactor set up and use a two part with a doser. I feel it is a very simple and straight forward approach and am probably a bit biased towards it and believe a perfect application for this situation, needed stuff to buy and size under the tank. Mine probably takes up 1 sq ft under my sump.
For size, equipment needed, cost(debateable), and simplicity considering the application.....I vote 2-part. But as mentioned, the other can work.
Got an idea.......just for fun, lets compare the two options on cost, space required for equipment, and maintence schedule. Lets put together a couple of shopping lists of packages and see how they compare. Lets start with three price ranges #1 el cheapo, #2 middle of the road, #3 "Keepin up with the Jonses" high end qizmos. Lets select it for an "average consumption" stocked SPS tank say in the 75g-90g range......is this the average tank size for most?
By doing this we can compare the two options. Base on the average need for a large tank, it should apply to this one as I agree with the above.
At the very least, people, (and me about reactors to see if I am incorrect with the above), will learn what is required for both methods........
Since I have more experience with the two part I will put together a couple of those......I encrourage others to do the same, especially for the reactor setup. Please use normal suppliers, not your first cousins Louie's neighbors best friend who can "hook" you up. Lets make this a real world comparison.
Someone may even want to throw in the Kalk one as an option as well just to give another alternative, but has limitations as have been mentioned
