For this episode, we got together with our friends Carlos Machin of C & C Aquariums and Julian Sprung of Two Little Fishies to talk in-depth about calcium reactors. We discussed how they work, what equipment you need, (we used the Reef Octopus Calcium reactor and the Aquaa Maxx CO2 [...]
Water chemistry is a huge deal in reef aquariums and there are many methods to help maintain good water quality. Because there are so many options it can be overwhelming on first glance, and it takes some time to figure out what they all do and what makes sense for your home aquarium. Let’s take [...]
I’m here today to tell you about the UltraReef UCS 120 Calcium Reactor, recommended for tanks up to 130 gallons, and tested on my 100 gallon reef tank. The reactor is equipped with a solid pump, the Sicce Syncra 1.5, which I tested in the past and found to be a great product (the [...]
Ultra Reef has introduced on the market a calcium reactor specifically designed for Nano and Mini reef, the UCS-100 Nano. Technical Features of the Calcium Reactor UCS-100 Nano Diameter: 100 mm Capacity: 1 litro Pump: Sicce Syncra 0.5 (review) Pump power consumption: 8 w (measured 7 watt) pH [...]