Wayne's 600 Gallon Build

[karlinkelly]

I have been doing some major research the past week and since my build is large I was debating between 3 part dosing and a calcium reactor.

The 3 part is a no brainer with a dosing pump. The calcium reactor is another whole story. I am presently looking at these two models.

Korallin C-3002 Calcium Reactor - AquaCave.com

And this model:

Saltwater Aquariums, Fish Tank Supplies, Aquarium Products and Reef Tank Equipment - GEO CR818 Calcium Reactor

Two questions;

1) Do I set the reactor up before or after the cycle?

and

2) Will I have to add some type of Magnesium media or still dose Magnesium overall?

FWIW:
I was using a GEO 618 before I had to tear down my previous system to move. I was very happy with the quality and ease of use of the GEO calcium reactor and will be using this same unit again when I am able to setup another large tank again. You won't need to setup the reactor until after the cycle because there will be no drain of calcium in the system. I would think with a system this large, you could wait a while longer before setting up one. I was using the course ARM media and did not have to dose additional Mag to my system in order to maintain calcium levels.

 

[blindskater02]

Why you suggest his one?


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Ease of use and it also recirculates the C02 back through the media as opposed to it pooling in the top of the GEO reactors. You get a much more accurate effluent pH reading as well.

 

[bhuddafunk]

I've always heard i is more cost effective to go with CO2 over dosing when you have a 180 gallon tank or larger. Not really a problem I have though, lol.

-R

 

[Newbie Aquarist]

FWIW:
I was using a GEO 618 before I had to tear down my previous system to move. I was very happy with the quality and ease of use of the GEO calcium reactor and will be using this same unit again when I am able to setup another large tank again. You won't need to setup the reactor until after the cycle because there will be no drain of calcium in the system. I would think with a system this large, you could wait a while longer before setting up one. I was using the course ARM media and did not have to dose additional Mag to my system in order to maintain calcium levels.

I have been getting a lot of feedback on the GEOs on their ease of use. Thanks for the input.

Ease of use and it also recirculates the C02 back through the media as opposed to it pooling in the top of the GEO reactors. You get a much more accurate effluent pH reading as well.

That is different. Maybe that's why its reflected in the price. Maybe its worth the money???

I've always heard i is more cost effective to go with CO2 over dosing when you have a 180 gallon tank or larger. Not really a problem I have though, lol.

-R

Everyone else and the research I have read concurs to that.

 

[Ali :D]

Hour Two:

By this I mean absolutely no offence but this is the worst possible thing you could ever do with an acrylic tank. I'm not trying to bash you at all, just more so if anyone else is trying to leak test an acrylic tank, do it on the floor!!!

Acrylic does not like to bend without heat!

Again no offence intended but an observation. Looking forward to seeing this monster up and running!

 

[MadBeach]

What regulator are you planning to use? You want one that will give you an ultra consistent flow of Co2.

 

[Newbie Aquarist]

By this I mean absolutely no offence but this is the worst possible thing you could ever do with an acrylic tank. I'm not trying to bash you at all, just more so if anyone else is trying to leak test an acrylic tank, do it on the floor!!!

Acrylic does not like to bend without heat!

Again no offence intended but an observation. Looking forward to seeing this monster up and running!

None is taken. What you dont see is there are 6 beams that run the length of the tank. It is actually the same stand the store used when this tank was running for the 3 years I have seen it setup. I do appreciate your concern.

 

[Newbie Aquarist]

What regulator are you planning to use? You want one that will give you an ultra consistent flow of Co2.

I was looking at this regulator:
AquaticLife Regulator CO2 with Lighted Solenoid.

CO2 Regulator Specifications:

Bottle Pressure Gauge: 3,500 PSI Max
Reduced Pressure Gauge: 140 PSI Max
Electronic Solenoid: 120 Volts
Power Cord: 2 Meters
Bottle Connection: Female CGA 320
CO2 Line-Out Connection: 1/4" Compression
Fine Adjustment: Needle Valve

Do you know of a better one?

 

[Ali :D]

None is taken. What you dont see is there are 6 beams that run the length of the tank. It is actually the same stand the store used when this tank was running for the 3 years I have seen it setup. I do appreciate your concern.

I thought you might have something but I can tell you now that There is still way too much deflection in them beams. But lets get off the subject and get moving with this thing!

 

[Newbie Aquarist]

I thought you might have something but I can tell you now that There is still way too much deflection in them beams. But lets get off the subject and get moving with this thing!

OK. Truce has been made. Thankfully the stand will be more supportive. Tank should be in the room late September, early October. I will be making arrangements for a reef/tank move party.

 

[Ali :D]

OK. Truce has been made. Thankfully the stand will be more supportive. Tank should be in the room late September, early October. I will be making arrangements for a reef/tank move party.

Love it! Is the stand already made? If your using steel lmk, I'm in engineering and have worked with acrylic and I have tools that can calculate deflection and you can be sure there will be no stress on the acrylic over time. Also, I'm sure you already know, a layer of foam is a must to account for what minute deflection you have and also helps to perfectly level the tank.

 

[MadBeach]

I was looking at this regulator:
AquaticLife Regulator CO2 with Lighted Solenoid.

CO2 Regulator Specifications:

Bottle Pressure Gauge: 3,500 PSI Max
Reduced Pressure Gauge: 140 PSI Max
Electronic Solenoid: 120 Volts
Power Cord: 2 Meters
Bottle Connection: Female CGA 320
CO2 Line-Out Connection: 1/4" Compression
Fine Adjustment: Needle Valve

Do you know of a better one?

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[Newbie Aquarist]

I got an early birthday present.



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[Newbie Aquarist]

Birthday Presents

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[jcoll]

nice!! what is the top one?

 

[Newbie Aquarist]

nice!! what is the top one?

The top one is a Bariene Tang and the bottom one is a female blonde naso.

 

[screamincamaro]

aquariumplants dot com

x2

 

[fraggleRocks]

wayne, I tried to "like" that top tang pic and then I was like.....oh.....:headwallblue:

lol

BEAUTIFUL birthday presents

 

[Newbie Aquarist]

How do you like a pic? Thought you were on Facebook huh? :lolspin::lolspin::lolspin::lolspin::lolspin:

 

[bhuddafunk]

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Dude, you sure like your Tangs

-R