Calcium reactor recommendation

hkgar · 06/17/2018, 10:16 AM

Hi All

I don't usually ask for recommendations but I am in need of a high production calcium reactor. My tank is using in excess of 3 dKH of Alk per day.

I had (well sort of still do) a Reef Octopus CR5000 9" but inadvertently broke it beyond repair. The 5000 is no longer available.

scuzy · 06/17/2018, 10:50 AM

I would use an aquamaxx as the pump can be taken off for maintenance without need to drain the reactor.

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scuzy · 06/17/2018, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scuzy

I would use an aquamaxx as the pump can be taken off for maintenance without need to drain the reactor.

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I have used super reef octopus , vertex, Geo and now aquamaxx and I love the aquamaxx.

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zaireguy · 06/17/2018, 07:29 PM

Not to highjack the thread but i have been looking at a aquamaxx myself glad to see people r happy with it..

solitude127 · 06/17/2018, 08:32 PM

I've been using an Aquamaxx reactor and have been happy with it as well

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ca1ore · 06/17/2018, 09:58 PM

I've only ever used the MTC ProCal ..... although I have modded it over the years (almost 20 of them).

biecacka · 06/18/2018, 03:47 PM

I only have experience with GEO brand, and the build quality is second to none. Ease of set up and a variety of sizes to pick from.

Corey

Uncle Luke · 06/18/2018, 08:11 PM

Dastaco

tom obrecht · 06/19/2018, 01:44 AM

I just purchased a Geo/Masterflex pump combo. Although I have not set up yet I have heard many great reviews. I also heavily considered a Dastaco but the wait time for a shipment to the states was long which concerns me if replacement parts would be needed.

biecacka · 06/19/2018, 12:23 PM

Oh I love the Dastaco, but like Tom said the shipping time concerns me for future issues if they arise. Although it seems people love them! They aren't cheap at all but I hear they are easy to set up and maintain.

Corey

lapin · 06/19/2018, 01:20 PM

My Geo 818 is a work horse. Holds a ton..... well 24 lbs = 1/2 box of ReBorn

nycman · 06/19/2018, 08:22 PM

Consider Lifereef. I am running one. Easy to set up and operate.

hkgar · 06/20/2018, 10:00 AM

I have ordered the Aquamaxx t3

solitude127 · 06/20/2018, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by hkgar

I have ordered the Aquamaxx t3

one of the local guys has one and it's HUGE!! I think you'll be happy with AM.
What regulator you going with?
What feed pump you going with?

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Originally Posted by BeanMachine

No progress as usual but here are some pics of the AquaMaxx cTech T3 Calcium Reactor. It is quite large haha . I'm going to order an industrial grade stainless dual stage regulator for it.

hkgar · 06/20/2018, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by solitude127

one of the local guys has one and it's HUGE!! I think you'll be happy with AM.
What regulator you going with?
What feed pump you going with?

I use the Aquarium Plants dual stage regulator and the feed pump is a Cole Parmer Masterflex pump. The feed rate I was at with my Reef Octopus was
ml/minute.

zaireguy · 06/20/2018, 05:54 PM

Let me know how you like the t3 that is the one i am looking at also

scuzy · 06/20/2018, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zaireguy

Let me know how you like the t3 that is the one i am looking at also

I'm using a T3 and I love it. Easy maintenance since don't need to drain the reactor.

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hkgar · 06/29/2018, 01:16 PM

Supposed to arrive on Monday. Tough to get as I could only find 2 online vendors and they kept running out. Seems, as soon as Aquamaxx gets any inventory , it almost immediately sells out.

zaireguy · 06/30/2018, 09:56 AM

Hows the aquamaxx doing

hkgar · 06/30/2018, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zaireguy

Hows the aquamaxx doing

Maybe you didn't see my post right above the one you posted?

06/17/2018, 10:16 AM	#1
hkgar Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Dewitt MI Posts: 5,051	Calcium reactor recommendation Hi All I don't usually ask for recommendations but I am in need of a high production calcium reactor. My tank is using in excess of 3 dKH of Alk per day. I had (well sort of still do) a Reef Octopus CR5000 9" but inadvertently broke it beyond repair. The 5000 is no longer available. __________________ Gary 180 gallon, 40 gallon sump, 3 250 W MH + 4 80W ATI T5's, MTC MVX 36 Skimmer, Apex controller Aquamaxx T-3 CaRx Current Tank Info: A 2 Barred Rabbitfish, Red Head Salon, Yellow/Purple, McMaster Fairy, Possum, 2 Leopard Wrasses, Kole, & Atlantic Blue Tangs, 2 Percula Clown, 3 PJ and 1 Banggai Cardinalfish , Swallowtail, Bellus and Coral Beauty Angels

06/17/2018, 07:29 PM	#4
zaireguy Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bucyrus,Ohio Posts: 2,311	Not to highjack the thread but i have been looking at a aquamaxx myself glad to see people r happy with it.. __________________ have you been touched by a angel? My life was for ever changed when my daughter was born my wife and I have come to a new understanding! I don`t ask and she doesn`t have to say no anymore Current Tank Info: 300 gallon main tank,70 Gallon sump,70 gallon remote sump, reef octopus 300- 12 inch skimmer, skimz Biopellet reactor

06/17/2018, 08:32 PM	#5
solitude127 Proud user of IO Salt! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 9,136	I've been using an Aquamaxx reactor and have been happy with it as well Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk __________________ Mike <)))>{ <)))>{ <)))>{ <)))>{ ReefKeeping.com TOTM Nov 2012 Socalireefs Featured Reef Oct 2011 Current Tank Info: 603020, 8x54 ATI Powermodule, ReefBrite XHO, ATB Elegance 200, Aquamaxx CTech CaRx, Ecotech Vortechs, Apex Controls, WM Ecobak powered. RedSea Reefer 170, MP10, Apex Jr, Ecotech Radion XR15, Aquamaxx WS-1

06/17/2018, 09:58 PM	#6
ca1ore Grizzled & Cynical Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Stamford, CT Posts: 17,319	I've only ever used the MTC ProCal ..... although I have modded it over the years (almost 20 of them). __________________ Simon Got back into the hobby ..... planned to keep it simple ..... yeah, right ..... clearly I need a new plan! Pet peeve: anemones host clowns; clowns do not host anemones! Current Tank Info: 450 Reef; 120 refugium; 60 Frag Tank, 30 Introduction tank; multiple QTs

06/19/2018, 01:44 AM	#9
tom obrecht Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: WI Posts: 3,014	I just purchased a Geo/Masterflex pump combo. Although I have not set up yet I have heard many great reviews. I also heavily considered a Dastaco but the wait time for a shipment to the states was long which concerns me if replacement parts would be needed. __________________ Reef keeping is where Murphy's Law and your bank account collide!! TOTM May 2006

06/17/2018, 10:50 AM	#2
scuzy Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 6,499	I would use an aquamaxx as the pump can be taken off for maintenance without need to drain the reactor. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

06/18/2018, 03:47 PM	#7
biecacka Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 6,361	I only have experience with GEO brand, and the build quality is second to none. Ease of set up and a variety of sizes to pick from. Corey

06/18/2018, 08:11 PM	#8
Uncle Luke Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,011	Dastaco

06/19/2018, 12:23 PM	#10
biecacka Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 6,361	Oh I love the Dastaco, but like Tom said the shipping time concerns me for future issues if they arise. Although it seems people love them! They aren't cheap at all but I hear they are easy to set up and maintain. Corey

06/19/2018, 01:20 PM	#11
lapin Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Austin Posts: 801	My Geo 818 is a work horse. Holds a ton..... well 24 lbs = 1/2 box of ReBorn __________________ Tank sizes, 2-10's a 55 and one that's about 500gal Current Tank Info: Interior decorating happening

06/19/2018, 08:22 PM	#12
nycman Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: New York City Posts: 199	Consider Lifereef. I am running one. Easy to set up and operate. __________________ 72x26x24 Miracles rimless with ReefSavvy ghost overflow 4xMitras LX7206 / Lifereef sump, skimmer and fuge 302 Aquatics algae scrubber / JBJ 1/3 HP Chiller Aqua UV 28W

06/20/2018, 10:00 AM	#13
hkgar Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Dewitt MI Posts: 5,051	I have ordered the Aquamaxx t3 __________________ Gary 180 gallon, 40 gallon sump, 3 250 W MH + 4 80W ATI T5's, MTC MVX 36 Skimmer, Apex controller Aquamaxx T-3 CaRx Current Tank Info: A 2 Barred Rabbitfish, Red Head Salon, Yellow/Purple, McMaster Fairy, Possum, 2 Leopard Wrasses, Kole, & Atlantic Blue Tangs, 2 Percula Clown, 3 PJ and 1 Banggai Cardinalfish , Swallowtail, Bellus and Coral Beauty Angels

06/20/2018, 05:54 PM	#16
zaireguy Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bucyrus,Ohio Posts: 2,311	Let me know how you like the t3 that is the one i am looking at also __________________ have you been touched by a angel? My life was for ever changed when my daughter was born my wife and I have come to a new understanding! I don`t ask and she doesn`t have to say no anymore Current Tank Info: 300 gallon main tank,70 Gallon sump,70 gallon remote sump, reef octopus 300- 12 inch skimmer, skimz Biopellet reactor

06/29/2018, 01:16 PM	#18
hkgar Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Dewitt MI Posts: 5,051	Supposed to arrive on Monday. Tough to get as I could only find 2 online vendors and they kept running out. Seems, as soon as Aquamaxx gets any inventory , it almost immediately sells out. __________________ Gary 180 gallon, 40 gallon sump, 3 250 W MH + 4 80W ATI T5's, MTC MVX 36 Skimmer, Apex controller Aquamaxx T-3 CaRx Current Tank Info: A 2 Barred Rabbitfish, Red Head Salon, Yellow/Purple, McMaster Fairy, Possum, 2 Leopard Wrasses, Kole, & Atlantic Blue Tangs, 2 Percula Clown, 3 PJ and 1 Banggai Cardinalfish , Swallowtail, Bellus and Coral Beauty Angels

06/30/2018, 09:56 AM	#19
zaireguy Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bucyrus,Ohio Posts: 2,311	Hows the aquamaxx doing __________________ have you been touched by a angel? My life was for ever changed when my daughter was born my wife and I have come to a new understanding! I don`t ask and she doesn`t have to say no anymore Current Tank Info: 300 gallon main tank,70 Gallon sump,70 gallon remote sump, reef octopus 300- 12 inch skimmer, skimz Biopellet reactor