Calcium Reactor?!

Be-a-Reefer · 12-20-2002, 10:52 PM

These things look Cool and helpful! Where can i get one? And where do they sell the CO2 tanks for them? If anyone can get me a cheap site please help me find one!!!! (im talking about Calcium Reactors)

Thanks for everyones time
Travis

dougchambers · 12-21-2002, 12:08 AM

Travis,

Welcome to Reefland...

Calcium Reactors can be a wonderful thing when dialled in correctly. We could use a little more information about your system to help make a recommendation.

Many people build their own reactors. There are lots of plans out there and some great designs. We built our reactor and it has been running great since May.

The CO2 bottles are generally available from your local welding supply shop. For reference, our 5lb bottle cost about $69 with the first charge of CO2 included. A refill will run you about $12 and we haven't needed one yet.

You will also need a CO2 regulator set, a good needle valve, and a bubble counter. Some Reactors come with the recirculation pump, but many do not. You will also need to find a way to feed the reactor. Most people use a small power head and put a valve on the effluent line to control the flow.

Hopefully this gives you a few things to ponder over. Let us know what you system is like and I'm sure others will chime in...

Doug

**Ninong** · 12-21-2002, 12:10 AM

http://www.premiumaquatics.com/
http://www.marinedepot.com/
http://www.customaquatic.com/customaquatic/index.asp
http://www.myreefcreations.com/
http://www.reeffanatic.com/cgi-bin/m...cgi?category=0

Be-a-Reefer · 12-21-2002, 03:25 PM

Thanks for the great replies this helps alot.... but a dent in your pocket though! heck all reef related this put dents or even holes in your pocket!

Thanks for everything
Travis

dougchambers · 12-21-2002, 07:25 PM

Travis,

No one said this hobby was cheap... If they did, they were lying. If you are handy, you can save some cash with DIY.

Doug

Be-a-Reefer · 12-21-2002, 07:28 PM

I dont think I could make one =(.... I dont have the right tools or really the time being in School and stuff. But dont get me wrong i have plenty of time for my 2 reef tanks =)\

Thanks
Travis

**golfish** · 12-22-2002, 11:56 AM

I'd suggest you buy one from the builder (Andy at MyReef) then from a vendor. I don't have a MyReef calcium reactor ( I have Geo) but I do have a MyReef Kalk reactor. Andy does fine work.

Mark

stang69 · 12-23-2002, 12:17 AM

Scuba Built mine and I am very Happy with it.

Jeff

thanh · 12-25-2002, 05:57 PM

transfishsupplies.com

12-20-2002, 10:52 PM	#1
Be-a-Reefer Just Moved In Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 23	Calcium Reactor?! These things look Cool and helpful! Where can i get one? And where do they sell the CO2 tanks for them? If anyone can get me a cheap site please help me find one!!!! (im talking about Calcium Reactors) Thanks for everyones time Travis __________________ My Tank only sucks because you cant afford it!

12-21-2002, 12:08 AM	#2
dougchambers Citizen Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Idaho Posts: 119	Travis, Welcome to Reefland... Calcium Reactors can be a wonderful thing when dialled in correctly. We could use a little more information about your system to help make a recommendation. Many people build their own reactors. There are lots of plans out there and some great designs. We built our reactor and it has been running great since May. The CO2 bottles are generally available from your local welding supply shop. For reference, our 5lb bottle cost about $69 with the first charge of CO2 included. A refill will run you about $12 and we haven't needed one yet. You will also need a CO2 regulator set, a good needle valve, and a bubble counter. Some Reactors come with the recirculation pump, but many do not. You will also need to find a way to feed the reactor. Most people use a small power head and put a valve on the effluent line to control the flow. Hopefully this gives you a few things to ponder over. Let us know what you system is like and I'm sure others will chime in... Doug __________________ Chambers' Reef Page

12-21-2002, 12:10 AM	#3
Ninong Moderator Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Louisiana Posts: 20,261	http://www.premiumaquatics.com/ http://www.marinedepot.com/ http://www.customaquatic.com/customaquatic/index.asp http://www.myreefcreations.com/ http://www.reeffanatic.com/cgi-bin/m...cgi?category=0 __________________ Ninong

12-21-2002, 03:25 PM	#4
Be-a-Reefer Just Moved In Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 23	Thanks for the great replies this helps alot.... but a dent in your pocket though! heck all reef related this put dents or even holes in your pocket! Thanks for everything Travis __________________ My Tank only sucks because you cant afford it!

12-21-2002, 07:25 PM	#5
dougchambers Citizen Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Idaho Posts: 119	Travis, No one said this hobby was cheap... If they did, they were lying. If you are handy, you can save some cash with DIY. Doug __________________ Chambers' Reef Page

12-21-2002, 07:28 PM	#6
Be-a-Reefer Just Moved In Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 23	I dont think I could make one =(.... I dont have the right tools or really the time being in School and stuff. But dont get me wrong i have plenty of time for my 2 reef tanks =)\ Thanks Travis __________________ My Tank only sucks because you cant afford it!

12-22-2002, 11:56 AM	#7
golfish Moderator Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Alta Loma,Ca Posts: 2,942	I'd suggest you buy one from the builder (Andy at MyReef) then from a vendor. I don't have a MyReef calcium reactor ( I have Geo) but I do have a MyReef Kalk reactor. Andy does fine work. Mark

12-23-2002, 12:17 AM	#8
stang69 Mayor Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Bremerton, WA; 98310 Posts: 952	Scuba Built mine and I am very Happy with it. Jeff __________________ Hmmmmm what to put here???

12-25-2002, 05:57 PM	#9
thanh Just Moved In Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Placentia Posts: 7	check out transfishsupplies.com __________________ www.transfishsupplies.com

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