HarleyGuy

Hi All, I have a bunch of hardware for sale, most of it is new, unused. PM me if interested:

I will probably use my Milwaukee until I can afford to pick up the other. I need to sell some hw. I have a LOT, of pretty nice extra reef stuff. 

Wow, very cool. Thanks Isaac! I really like that PM secondary. I looked online and couldn’t find that model anymore. Yes, I agree about the ph probe in the primary chamber, I’m going to do that after I add the probe adapter to the chamber.

15 hours ago, Gig 'em @ NDstructible said:

Personally I've never run into an issue with the Milwaukee regulators. If anything that's the one piece of equipment I haven't had troubles with to this point! Granted I run my calcium reactor a little differently than most, mainly due to my distrust of pH probes and the continuing functionality of equipment. For example I don't run my CaRX based on pH levels of the chamber like many do. The reason for this is that pH probes drift. If you're working in a lab, you calibrate your probe daily. Who among us wants to calibrate our probe weekly or monthly?! I'm FAAARRRR too lazy for that. Instead I just leave the probe in to monitor if I still have flow, if my CO2 tank has run out, or if something weird is happening with my reactor.

 

Instead of using pH as my control method, I simply use a timer on my Apex for the CO2 solenoid. Every half hour it clicks on and delivers CO2 to my reactor for 18 minutes and then shuts off for another 30 minutes. Then I simply control the effluent of the reactor or increase the amount of time the solenoid is on to adjust my alk levels. It has worked for me so far. 

 

Jolt added a link to a fuel filter, this is a great idea when it comes to controlling slow effluent flow rates. When detritus and tiny bits of reactor media start getting into your needle valve, it clogs it and slows it down forcing you to purge the valve periodically and reset the flow rate. I use one of these aqualifter pre filters to keep junk out of my valve. https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/aqua-lifter-pre-filter.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIyaT6ir3O3AIVi_hkCh1s6ADCEAQYASABEgK2oPD_BwE

I would also recommend adding a second CaRX chamber to follow the main. Not only does it help bring up the pH, but it also helps create enough back pressure on the source flow into the reactor that it helps control your effluent flow and keep it stable. That's just been my experience with it so far.

Great ideas! I’m going to get a prefilter and use a secondary chamber. What do you think of the Bubble Magus C100-2? I’m still leaning towards a Carbondoser regulator though. 😊

The Bubble Magus appears to flow upward.  

6 hours ago, Isaac said:

I love visios.. but nto sure ya really need one, this page has a picture w/ flows:  http://www.melevsreef.com/articles/how-to-set-up-a-calcium-reactor

This is a great pic thanks. I'm still going to post a visio to cover all the other items above that people have on their setup and the secondary reactor as well. 🙂

6 hours ago, Isaac said:

 

Hi Isaac/All, 

I was referring to a secondary reactor to run effluent thru to increase the ph. I was under the impression that those are flow thru standard reactors and that CO2 was only injected in the primary reactor. That's why I was thinking BRS reactor. Is this all wrong?

Also, I still need a recommendation for the secondary reactor. I'm looking at a Bubble Magus C100-2. It looks well built and is priced at $60.

Wow, all very good ideas. I love the idea here for "dialing in" the reactor based on tank values and PH in reactor (starting high and stepping down). 

Also, I will put together a Visio diagram of hardware based on the recommendations above and share it here.

Question on the secondary reactor, would a BRS mini reactor work? (I would need to step down the input and output from 1/2"  to 1/4").  I'm a big fan of BRS reactors.

If not what small footprint reactor would you recommend?

Thanks guys!! What type of media in the second chamber? 

Is Milwaukee a good regulator? I'm running an APEX so I can add another PH probe. Please explain the setup of this secondary chamber. 

Hey all. I haven't posted in quite a while and was asked to start a thread on the setup of a calcium reactor since I want to set one up one on my 120 system.

This would include listing the required hardware, setup and config, and ongoing "tweaks" if needed. .

I'm going to setup Ty's old Calcium Reactor on my system and am looking for input from all you experts out there. 🙂 Thanks!

First question:  What do I need from a hardware perspective?

Hi All,

I'm sick to death with trying to do 2 part or other options. :-) 

I need a Calcium Reactor, CO2 regulator, and possibly a CO2 tank (5 or 10). I want a setup that reliably works and that will be enough for a medium to heavy load 120 gal system. I have a lot of hardware to trade or purchase if the price is right (like a brand new Apex DOS and DDR).

I've looked at Aquarium Plant regulators, Geo and Korallin reactors. I was hoping that someone has spares of everything I need to put together a good Calcium reactor setup. Please let me know. 

thanks,

John   512-964-8021

Message me and we will figure something out

Hi All,

I need to get this stand and sump out of my garage so the first decent bid gets it.

thanks,

John

The closest comparable solid wood stands at over $400, are not painted gloss white in the interior , and do not include a 40gal glass sump. 😊

The sump is also new and unused.

Hi! With the glass 40 gal sump $100, without $75.  This was an expensive stand when I bought it. This is pretty cheap and I just painted it inside and out. Looks really nice.

Whats really cool about it is that there are many tanks with this footprint.

thanks, 

John

Nice wood stand for sale. This is a 48" x 18" stand that will hold 55, 60, 75, 90, or 100 gal tanks , this comes with a 40 gal sump and is fully painted inside and out.

$125

Hey Tim,

That is really impressive, you should sell that design - Tim's RRL's - Remote Reef Lighting. :-)

I really like that aquascape as well - very cool.

John

Awesome, looks great Juice.

Congrats!

2 hours ago, Jimbo662 said:

WOOHOO...what a journey

looks good!

12 hours ago, Juiceman said:

 

You are seeing correct. I'm beginning to fill it so I can rebuild my rockscape and put my sand in prior to running it through the full system.

 

My tub is still plumbed into the sump and will continue to be until the rock and sand test as ready.

 

Everything will be hooked back up and ready as I let this process take place. All the holes are drilled in the same place, so all I have to do is re-silicone the bulkheads and I'm in business!

 

 

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Ahh, that makes sense! I'm still test fitting all my equipment in my new stand before painting it this weekend. Almost done. Then I need to get some help swapping the old wood stand for the new steel tube stand. We both are busy with tank stuff. :-)

Looks nice, congrats. You aren't adding water without your plumbing done, am I seeing some odd trick of the reflection?

Ah,,well that makes sense. My AC has gone out before, more than once actually.