Calcium reactor recommendations

[Greg 45]

I have been using Aquarium Engineering with good results.
Look at there web sight .

[biecacka]

AP regulator is not the best in the business by a long shot. they are good dependable regulators, sure. but search that thread on this site to DIY on a regulator and those dual stage units will blow the AP out of the water no doubt.
reactor wise, i am partial to the GEO as that is what i run and have only ran. it has been very stable for me and is top notch in build quality.

corey

[tlc]

i am surprised nobody hasnt mentioned dastaco reactors. they cost a ton but are regarded as one of the best out there

[slief]

Originally Posted by tlc

i am surprised nobody hasnt mentioned dastaco reactors. they cost a ton but are regarded as one of the best out there

Dastaco’s are great but you can get the same kind of performance if not better from a quality reactor coupled with a Masterflex and good regulator. I love my Geo 818 coupled with my Masterflex 7523-80 and Carbon Doser regulator. It’s so set it and forget it that I never have to touch my reactor and my controller never has to intervene with the Co2. My 20 pound Co2 tank lasts well over 2 years and 700 gallon systems always has rock solid Ca and Alk levels. Best is that I have infinite control over my flow rates down to 1/10th ml/min and never have effluent clogs. The only thing I need to do is add media every several months.

[scuzy]

Gotta agree with Scott a mastrrflex will make life super easy.


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[ca1ore]

Cannot speak to the Carbon doser regulator being 'best', but I've been using the Milwaukee unit (bought from AP for a planted tank ironically) on my CaRx for almost 15 years without any problems.

[nickgardner88]

dastaco reactor, is expensive but worth it, have tried many reactors over the years, started with a lifereef (the pump died multiple times), deltec aqua bee pump died and leaked (replaced multiple times) , tried atb with palmer pump.

the dastaco has been the most reliable and consistent, no ph probe, or worrying about effluent flow

it just works, need more alk turn a dial, simple.

[Fishy27]

I recommend Marine technical concepts. i have all their products for years all going strong over 15 yrs..

[hkgar]

Originally Posted by nickgardner88

dastaco reactor, is expensive but worth it, have tried many reactors over the years, started with a lifereef (the pump died multiple times), deltec aqua bee pump died and leaked (replaced multiple times) , tried atb with palmer pump.

the dastaco has been the most reliable and consistent, no ph probe, or worrying about effluent flow

it just works, need more alk turn a dial, simple.

Sounds nice but at $2500 it is too far out of reach for me.

[reefwiser]

+3 dastaco

[Hooligan]

Originally Posted by nickgardner88

dastaco reactor, is expensive but worth it, have tried many reactors over the years, started with a lifereef (the pump died multiple times)...

Every piece of Lifereef equipment I own or have otherwise seen has been extremely well-designed and constructed - literally exemplary. Why you would replace it rather than simply getting a good quality pump is beyond me - pretty much the perfect fit for the old "don't throw away the baby with the bathwater" cliche!