Is this strange? (calcium reactor)

Medman · 02-27-2002, 12:22 PM

I have a Lifereef calcium reactor, 10lb Co2 tank, KORALlith media.

Drip rate 1 drop per second

bubble rate 1 bubble every 3 seconds

effluent Ph 6.7

The strange part is I haven't had to change out my Co2 tank since I set it up(1 1/2 years ago). My media has been disolving, right now it's gone down approx. 50% in the last 6 months. Is there something wrong with this picture?

myreef · 02-27-2002, 01:40 PM

What is showing on your Co2 gauge? My 5# bottle lasted about 9-10 months at about the same bubble count, so I think yours is OK. I would suspect, it would run out soon though, but trust me you will know.

Medman · 02-27-2002, 10:01 PM

725lbs on 10lb tank

pressure on other gauge is 9lbs

**scubadude** · 02-27-2002, 10:38 PM

Yeah i just renewed my Co2 tank tonite...its a 5lb tank and It last me about 8mos. I noticed a slight drop in PH and thought it was the media cuz one cylinder there was very little media and most of it was mush. but I go to check my bubble rate and there is no bubbles

I think I might get a 10-20lb tank once I have to replace my regulator though...not that much more expensive than a 5lb tank at the local weld shop.

Im curious how big is your display tank ?

My drip and bubble rates are about twice that fast...im running a Geo dual chamber on a 220g w/55g refug

Medman · 02-28-2002, 11:04 PM

I have a 125 gallon reef tank.

02-27-2002, 12:22 PM	#1
Medman Council Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Edina, MN USA Posts: 382	Is this strange? (calcium reactor) I have a Lifereef calcium reactor, 10lb Co2 tank, KORALlith media. Drip rate 1 drop per second bubble rate 1 bubble every 3 seconds effluent Ph 6.7 The strange part is I haven't had to change out my Co2 tank since I set it up(1 1/2 years ago). My media has been disolving, right now it's gone down approx. 50% in the last 6 months. Is there something wrong with this picture? __________________ A Fool and his Money are Soon Parted

02-27-2002, 01:40 PM	#2
myreef Council Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Lawrenceville, GA, USA Posts: 373	What is showing on your Co2 gauge? My 5# bottle lasted about 9-10 months at about the same bubble count, so I think yours is OK. I would suspect, it would run out soon though, but trust me you will know. __________________ Andy MyReef Creations andy@myreefcreations.com

02-27-2002, 10:01 PM	#3
Medman Council Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Edina, MN USA Posts: 382	725lbs on 10lb tank pressure on other gauge is 9lbs __________________ A Fool and his Money are Soon Parted

02-27-2002, 10:38 PM	#4
scubadude Moderator Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 5,253	Yeah i just renewed my Co2 tank tonite...its a 5lb tank and It last me about 8mos. I noticed a slight drop in PH and thought it was the media cuz one cylinder there was very little media and most of it was mush. but I go to check my bubble rate and there is no bubbles I think I might get a 10-20lb tank once I have to replace my regulator though...not that much more expensive than a 5lb tank at the local weld shop. Im curious how big is your display tank ? My drip and bubble rates are about twice that fast...im running a Geo dual chamber on a 220g w/55g refug Last edited by scubadude; 02-27-2002 at 10:43 PM.

02-28-2002, 11:04 PM	#5
Medman Council Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Edina, MN USA Posts: 382	I have a 125 gallon reef tank. __________________ A Fool and his Money are Soon Parted

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