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Interesting idea and device.. I have the extra reactor, the only thing with my geo is that it runs soft line, so I am wondering if I should just insert some 1/4 pex(ro line) into that fitting(like your secondary chamber, or, I should try to find some barbs and only run the soft line. I'm not that familiar with the line that is required.
I know with my kalk reactor, it was fine running the "pex to soft" little adapter.. What do you guys think? That would save me some change and running around, as I have those connections on hand right now.. Also, if I do use the AVAST mr5, do I need to fill it completely? It's 4" in diameter and about 18" tall... Last edited by DamonG; 02/01/2016 at 09:59 PM. |
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This is what I came up with from the AVAST reactor I have. Will this work?
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But everything else look good? And ahhh.. Teflon paste.. I will have to pick up some in the morning before I put the second chamber into action.. Thanks for that tip! Last edited by DamonG; 02/01/2016 at 11:39 PM. |
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Everything is going good after all of the advice.. I actually haven't touched the settings in the apex, and have just let it run it's own course. I think what I am going to do, is set the values from my apex fusion, as the low and high range +- 0.01? The calcium reactor system is maintaining itself at those ranges, so I see no need to interfere much in that process.. I need to take some test readings today, but have not done so as of yet. I had an issue with an annoying hermit crab in my skimmer..
But here is my fusion graph for basically what the bubble count and trickle rate has been doing on it's own.. I also was able to add the secondary chamber full of reborn, and it seems to be doing it's job with no problems(so far and knock on wood).. Thanks for all the advice and help slief and others, as this has done a ton of knowledge good for me.. |
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And slief, or anyone else, I have a 10lb Co2 tank.. How often and how do you guys tell when you need to change out your tanks? I just want to be proactive.. Lastly, just curious, I see now, that the reactor is easier once stabilized, but did you see increased growth or any other changes to your sticks(SPS), after going to Carx? Just getting mire and as much input as possible.. And oh.. I have the reef fanatic regulator. I looked a while ago at the green leaf aquarium regulators.. Any input on those? I will try and find the "build your own regulator" thread, but just curious.. Thanks again all, and awesome input! |
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Looks like a get holds a lot of media ...nice
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I decreased my Co2 a small amount, and am hoping to get my alk down to about 7.5 or so(at least close). I have been hovering around 8.0 steady, but just have been reading a lot of the totm sps pages.. So I will try this and see..
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this thread has a lot of good information for me to read as I just bought a CaRx. I know it is old but still helpful. I also am looking at adding a second chamber and hopefully cost effective too.
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