Headless_donkey Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 What brand of CA Rx is everyone using? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoonerFan Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Just bought a new AquaC RX-1 from Salty Supply. Brian is heading over on Wednesday to help setup!! Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headless_donkey Posted February 26, 2008 Author Share Posted February 26, 2008 Cool. I have been looking at that one. What PH controller are you going to be using. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GKarshens Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 I have a Koralin reactor with my RK2 running it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ACampbell Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Ace 2.0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Bmwaaron Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Precision marine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headless_donkey Posted February 27, 2008 Author Share Posted February 27, 2008 This is awesome. everyone has a different one. does anyone have an opinion on Schuran reactors? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmanning Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 These things are more low-tech high-priced plastic. Basically a low-volume recirculator pump on a plastic tube. (worth about the smallest powerhead in price), The big money's on the tank, the "good" regulator, and the solenoid/PH controller. I opted for the low end Coralife design, and can report on the following likes/dislikes I have had with them (we have had 2 of them going simultaneously for going on 2 yrs now, this tank). Things I like about them: 1.) Easy to change the media. ( A single screw-on endcap on top with an integral PH probe holder) 2.) the PH probe holder on top fits the SMS PH controller perfectly. (another low priced object). 3.) at the price.. just too tempting to try for "what it is". 4.) 2 of these appear to keep up very well with our super-overstocked SPS, clams, and Fish tank. (Getting about 1/2" growth per month on all SPS branches - and from what I hear that is considered extremely good growth rate). 5.) Measured output of effluent at 500 ppm Ca. on our SeaChem Ca test (with input water at 350 ppm) on the days we tested it. 6.) Every year I think I need to "clean" them, but I've learned that since the PH is so low inside these things (6.2 as we run ours at) that there appears to be no calcium buildup on any internal parts at all - and this include the internals of the little recirc pumps which I disassembled to "clean" then after a year - only to find out there was no buildup (surprised me!) inside the impeller housing, or anywhere else I expected it to be. (Very unlike our skimmers which seem to be the opposite (calcium magnets). Those stupid skimmer venturis are getting plugged with calcium every 2 weeks, and they are a real PIA to clean. Things I don't like about them: 1.) Didn't come with any needle valve (but then I see many other's don't either). 2.) Had to add a low-flow feed pump (tiniest powerhead feed pump I could find) -probably because I am pushing the effluent all the way back up and over the top of the 30 inch deep tank to get the drip rate I wanted out of it (about 120 drips/minute) 3.) I wish the recirculator pumps were a little more powerful. (Just me, I like to see things move, - although this may screw up the intent of the design). 4.) even at 79 dollars - I think these things are overpriced for what they really are. - There's nothing to them that warrants the price. If I didn't have this insatiable need to "see" the condition of the media in them, I would have just built the damned thing myself out of 6 inch PVC sewer pipe, some threaded endcaps, and some smaller pipe/pump. so long as they can convert 350 ppm water into 500 ppm water at a constant 120 drops/minute - I should be happy. I finally figured out the only real valid test of these things function is to test the Ca ppm on the output side, and see how much it's raising the Ca. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma13 Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 I have a Geo 618, which is a Schuren type reactor. Did a lot of research before deciding on which reactor to buy and I have no regrets. It is controlled by my ACJr. After struggling to supplement enough to keep up with alk, Ca, and Mg it is a big relief to now easily have everything in the ideal ranges. Took about a month of operation to get everything balanced out, but it is cake now. I would highly recommend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefman Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 James, I have a Schuran I was planning on eventually putting on the new tank, and moving the Deltec to Nora's corner tank. I've got some really good threads on RC about the Schuran reactors if you want me to forward, and of course you are welcome to come check mine out. Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoonerFan Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 I will be using a American Marine PinPoint PH Controller. Got it used off RC from believe it or not from a guy in Austin. If you want to come over and see the reactor in action let me know. Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headless_donkey Posted March 4, 2008 Author Share Posted March 4, 2008 Man, you guys are soooo nice. Stephen-If at any point that Deltec needs some "babysitting" I would be more then welcome. I haven't decided anything yet. I am seriously considering a whole tank controller for pH monitoring. Waiting to see the RK elite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefman Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Sorry James, Nora already has dibs on it. :-) Let me know if you want to see the Schuran or want those RC threads. Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefman Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 James, the RC thread about Schurans is http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthre...mp;pagenumber=1 Stephen What brand of CA Rx is everyone using? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headless_donkey Posted March 5, 2008 Author Share Posted March 5, 2008 Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headless_donkey Posted March 5, 2008 Author Share Posted March 5, 2008 OMG 37 pages about one reactor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefman Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 I told you it was a long one :D Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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