What makes a Ca. Reactor 'better' than another one?

[E-A-G-L-E-S]

I'm looking into a Ca. Reactor and would like to know what to look for when researching?

Tank is a 210g. w/ a 50g sump
SPS and Clams only(*currently dosing about 60ml of both parts of B-Ionic daily)

 

[zapata41]

you need to look for a design that recircs the co2, uses a recirc pump on the reactor, quality construction, can holds lots of media, easy to clean, will fit where you want it. also nice to have dual stage as the second stage or chamber can use up some of the co2 that doesnt get used in the first stage.

i couldnt find anything i liked in my price range so i built one. works great, holds close to 100lbs of media. will never have to upgrade to a larger unit, doesnt use a lot of co2.

Tim

 

[cwegescheide]

I think the only thing is recirculation... Other than that I think they are all the same.. I mean really, how many ways can you dissolve media? :lol:

Ok... Maybe if the drip rate was easily controlled and there is the ability to have a ph probe in it.

Chris

 

[zapata41]

yeah but some designs are better than others , upflow vs. down flow. diffuers plates or spray bars to reduce channeling in the media. having inline ph probes is very nice. mainly co2 recirculation though.

many ways to skin a cat indeed but some messier.

Tim