Calcium Reactor

LoneStar · Post by **LoneStar** » Thu May 20, 2004 5:30 pm

Hello,

I am planning on purchasing a calcium reactor very soon. I do not have alot of room under the tank in the sump area. My stand is 60" long but I have a 75gal sump which leaves me with about 8" of space at one end. I have about 30" of heigth to work with and about 24" of length to work with. I am really wanting a good quality reactor that can fit in this space. The reactor needs to be good for about 700 gallons. Any information is appreciated.

Thanks,
Jeremy

Scott · Post by **Scott** » Thu May 20, 2004 9:23 pm

If you don't mind paying twice as much Deltec is supposed to be the best. If I had to buy another possibly a larger Korallin or MyReefCreations. The nice thing about MRC reactors is that you can specify the dimentions (to a point).

LoneStar · Post by **LoneStar** » Wed Jun 02, 2004 7:00 pm

Any pros on cons to a lifereef calcium reactor. I found a good deal on 1 but do not know too much about them. With the way things are going lately, it is probably a trouble stricken piece of junk that I have just threw my money away on. Anyway, hoping for the best.

Jeremy

Post by **snoopdog** » Wed Jun 02, 2004 9:12 pm

If i remember correctly the guy from Lifereef usually has a long waiting list. That may be the only downside as i heard they did outstanding work. Looking at there products they seem to be well crafted and do very precise work. They may have stepped up production though, when i was researching them was in '03

LoneStar · Post by **LoneStar** » Wed Jun 02, 2004 9:20 pm

You are correct about the waiting list. I did research before I purchased it and everything they (lifereef) has is out of stock. I am buying this 1 used (only 2 months old supposably). I am hoping it is a decent reactor.

Thanks for the input,
Jeremy

Post by **snoopdog** » Wed Jun 02, 2004 9:21 pm

How are you on your tank and gauges ? Do you have these yet ?

Scott · Post by **Scott** » Wed Jun 02, 2004 9:29 pm

Jeremy, you might think about contacting Skipper (a moderator on RC). He has had one for a couple of years and might be able to give you some real life thoughts about the constuction and ease of use. His web site is:http://www.reefsite.homestead.com/index.html. He lives in Hattiesburg, so it might be an option to see it in person. They look well designed and durable from the pics.

LoneStar · Post by **LoneStar** » Wed Jun 02, 2004 9:46 pm

Snoop: The reactor was complete. It already has the guages, solonoids, valves, disconnects, etc. I am not sure if they are cheapies or decent and to be honest, this is the 1st calcium reactor I have ever used. I have not received it yet, probably will receive it Monday. I will add the link from ebay.

Scott: I will visit the website. Sounds like he would be the exact person to talk to about setting it up if I have troubles. Thanks for the info.

Jeremy

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... :EOAB:US:6

Scott · Post by **Scott** » Wed Jun 02, 2004 9:50 pm

Not a bad price! You will probsbly never hear me say this again but B&B has a pretty good price on A.R.M. media. The biggest obsticle is finding someone to fill a CO2 tank while you wait.

LoneStar · Post by **LoneStar** » Wed Jun 02, 2004 9:56 pm

Funny thing is, that was going to be my next question to you guys, where the heck to fill it. I figure about any welding shop should do it (Norden Smith). How long do they take? Same day? I guess I will cross that bridge Monday.

Jeremy

Post by **snoopdog** » Wed Jun 02, 2004 10:12 pm

Nah not just any welding shop will do it while you wait. I had best luck with the Wesco (might not have name right) in Prichard.

LoneStar · Post by **LoneStar** » Wed Jun 02, 2004 10:22 pm

My statement did not come out right. I meant to say that I figured any welding shop should have the co2. I had not even given any consideration or thought that they would not do it on the spot. I will try the shop is Prichard if thats where you have had the best luck.

Thanks again for the help,
Jeremy

LoneStar · Post by **LoneStar** » Wed Jun 16, 2004 2:04 pm

Just to let all know, Snoop was right. Wesco in Prichard will fill the CO2 on the spot.

Thanks,
Jeremy

andy4499 · Post by **andy4499** » Tue Sep 07, 2004 10:29 pm

Would this be a good buy.

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthrea ... ost3430386

Post by **snoopdog** » Tue Sep 07, 2004 10:45 pm