who is using a calcium reactor?

I started using a MRC 6 a few months ago. Still getting used to it.

Lessons ive learned: feeding it with T off return is a challenge. ERffluent rate is easily affected to the point of inconsitency.

IMHO- seriuosly consider a Carbon Doser regulator from Aquarium Plants. It takes away the bubble count worries for the CO2 input. Well worth the money, its not cheap.
 
I am currently experimenting with a Kamoer doser to get rid of the effluent problem. They have a single channel doser that has the ability fro continuous use.

FYI- I bought it, but couldnt get it to work properly, so sent it back and waiting for customer service.

Many in these threads recommend Masterflex pumps. While these appear to be excellent they are extremely expensive, so you buy used. I bought one and lost $100 as it was garbage. Another lesson learned. Im not dismissing Masterflex, but i havent had any luck finding a suitable one.
 
dadummy said:
I am not using one yet, kalkwasser still keeping up with demand, when kalk isn't enough which hoping is never an issue, will finish the build.



http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2461771&highlight=how+to+build+co2

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2368618&highlight=how+to+build+co2
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Danny- IMHO- too much work. Unless your goal is a nice looking regulator you want to show off. I can see it now, company comes over the house, looks at a nice tank, and you say "wait...take a look at this gleaming regulator", LOL. Just messing with you. Unless the cost is extremely much lower than a regular OEM dont see the need for that thread. :rollface::rollface:

Many commercially available regulators now a days.
 
If you read the threads, many of the commercial regulators are single stage, even the carbon doser. The way I understand it is, a dual stage reg will prevent end of the tank dump. I have stayed away from a Ca reactor and wanted one for years. You hear the stories and read the reviews of people not being able keep them dialed in, or the media melting. Dosers are another story, but how many people have wiped out a tank with one. If I am going to really on a piece of equipment, I want to make sure it is going to work properly.
I was going to buy a Carbon Doser until I read this thread. Picked up a dual stage reg for 35, hoke metering valve for 25, burkert solenoid for 48. Had to replace a gauge which was a few bucks at local welding shop. Even if it costs another 50 to buy the rest of the fittings I am well below the price of a Carbon Doser. I can even show it off, maybe the centerpiece at next Thanksgiving dinner.
Also grabbed a masterflex for 125, and another 40 for the tubing. Seems to work fine, but probably won't when I got to hook it up
 
The "built" dual stage setups are supposed to be the bomb, as good as the carbon doser. The ultimate setup would be a "built" dual stage with a carbon doser. Yes you can send your fancy regulator to aquarium plants and they will install a carbondoser inline. Probably way overkill....
 
Authentic said:
Heard about mtc,tank is 140...any features that from experience are NE essary?
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Pro Cal

1/4" cell cast tube
1/2" acrylic base and lids
High quality glass laboratory flowmeter
CO2 output to the sump
Heavy duty magnetic circulation pump
High quality needle valve for precise output control
CO2 bubble counter and check valve
Dispersion plate to dissolve media evenly
15 psi pressure gauge
Water input strainer
Adjustable input / output tubing bracket
Automatic CO2 venting assembly
Suitable for up to 700 gal aquariums
Swivel & slide water input tube for easy maintenance
Simple, no plumbing installation
User serviceable parts
 
Had plenty of reactors from korallin,procal,knop,reefoctopus etc. The main thing is the regulator. Dual stage for sure stainless and with a top notch meter valve. Have never had the levels bounce around once I did that. IMO reactor are pretty much the same nowadays
 
Yes, the Carbon doser is an electric regulator, but they can also be fitted to another regulator and run inline.
 
dadummy said:
If you read the threads, many of the commercial regulators are single stage, even the carbon doser. The way I understand it is, a dual stage reg will prevent end of the tank dump. I have stayed away from a Ca reactor and wanted one for years. You hear the stories and read the reviews of people not being able keep them dialed in, or the media melting. Dosers are another story, but how many people have wiped out a tank with one. If I am going to really on a piece of equipment, I want to make sure it is going to work properly.
I was going to buy a Carbon Doser until I read this thread. Picked up a dual stage reg for 35, hoke metering valve for 25, burkert solenoid for 48. Had to replace a gauge which was a few bucks at local welding shop. Even if it costs another 50 to buy the rest of the fittings I am well below the price of a Carbon Doser. I can even show it off, maybe the centerpiece at next Thanksgiving dinner.
Also grabbed a masterflex for 125, and another 40 for the tubing. Seems to work fine, but probably won't when I got to hook it up
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Not sure where you are getting you info from DDummy. Carbon doser from aquariumplants.com is a dual stage regulator. It will not allow "end of tank dump" since its electronic and does not operate based on tank pressure. google the carbon doser from aquarium plants for more info. I have it hooked up to my Apex and it works flawlessly.

Awesome Find on the masterflex. send info my way if you seee another please.

Im not saying this is the only way to go. Obviously many choices out there, but the OP asked what we like, and why. :love2:
 
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