choice of Calcium reactor

[clamlvr]

Like the title says, if you had a choice of Calcium reactor what would you pick

1) My reef CR4

2) Pro Cal By MTC

3) Reef concepts

4) lifereef

5) precision marine model 622

6 ) other

 

[Anonymous]

THe procal is probably the best built out of all, and the neat presure guage is pretty trick


but I live in reality, with kids at that, so myreef gets my vote

 

[clamlvr]

for the money I am also leaning towrds a my reef :?

 

[ChrisRD]

I'm thinking about adding a Ca reactor too. Korallin also seems to have a good reputation - anybody with first hand experience?

 

[jchump5415]

I recommend the Geo calcium reactor!
geosreef.com

 

[Bill2]

I recommend joining the MACO:Calcium Reactor course and building it yourself. Where else can you learn acrylic fabrication techniques and build a great reactor for $35 + materials.

http://www.reefs.org/maco/index.php

BTW there is a small pic of the reactor Brian is going to teach you to build in the class announcement.

 

[macc415583]

Hi,

FWIW, I've got experience with the LifeReef LCR1 and LCR2 and am
currently running an MTC Pro Cal on my 120 gallon reef tank.

I'd highly recommend the MTC reactor over the Lifereef reactors
but only on a larger reef system (100+ gallons). LifeReef makes a
really nice reactor, but based on the way I had it plumbed, the
reactors were problematic for me.

mike

 

[94MR2]

I recommend the Geo calcium reactor!
geosreef.com

i second that! i have been extremely happy with my GEO reactor.

 

[Sea Serpent]

I have been very happy with my PM 622. Easy to set up - just about plug 'n play. My SPS corals are happy too.

 

[Anonymous]

I've used the Korralin- liked it but found that it was finicky. Will be trying 1 or 2 on the list above, depending on how flush I feel.

 

[Anonymous]

That MACO course isn't a bad idea...

 

[liquid]

That MACO course isn't a bad idea...

Which is why we're offering it.

Shane

 

[clamlvr]

thanks I registerd for the Maco but I still need to pick a reactor I cant wait 5 weeks for the cours i'm tiered of doesing 90ml a day and only have the calcium at 380. I think I will go with a My Reef cr2 model :roll:

 

[Anonymous]

I'm taking the class! I can't wait to learn how to work with acrylic. I think you will have alot more pride in your setup if you make it parts of it yourself.

 

[Anonymous]

I'm gonna take the class too, I need to get a router setup though, anybody have any sugestions?

The ideal setup for me, portable table saw, with the mount setup for a router too, so all I have to do is buy a plunge router and I'm set. The only ones I've seen like this are cheap ones on ebay though

 

[Anonymous]

I bought the $89 table router that is linked to in the course description at MACO. I didn't get the table saw they linked. I always wanted a table was so I got a little better model at Sears. It was on sale for $199.00 and it can expand out to a little over 4' wide. It seemed to me that you would need a saw that can handle a 4' sheet of whatever.

Louey

 

[steve F]

Hi Everyone,

I will be going with the MTC pro-cal twin cyclider.----

Changed my mine--I went with A CR-6 dual column reactor from www.myreefcreations.com

Steve


Honest honey, This hobby won't cost much at all

 

[nakama]

I'm also checking out ca reactors. I know the pro cal has a good reputation but is expensive. I would appreciate any comments about the My reef products. I don't want anything that might be finiky! Good quality and does the job for a 120 gal....Period
Thanks for any help, Nakama

 

[buff1]

All the research I've done tells me the Korallin is the easiest and most effective cal reactor out there. If I'm wrong please tell me now because I'm about to place the order.

 

[Anonymous]

I've never seen any solid proof that it's easier or more efficent than any other reactor out there, just more expensive