Calcium Reactor for the WIN!

MJNTWise · 01/15/2018, 05:37 PM

So I have been running a calcium reactor for the past 3 years on my tank. 2 years ago was my last water change. I run a refugium with rock and matix pond size media with cheato. I did dose Vodka and Vinegar but stop. I have a overkill skimmer. I have a mix reef tank. SO I decided to send in my water to be tested by triton. Was very pleased with the results. The only thing is my salinity was low so I raised it up. Here is the link to my test.
https://www.triton-lab.de/en/showroo...icp-oes/54556/

Thanks
Matt

bhuddafunk · 01/15/2018, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by MJNTWise

So I have been running a calcium reactor for the past 3 years on my tank. 2 years ago was my last water change. I run a refugium with rock and matix pond size media with cheato. I did dose Vodka and Vinegar but stop. I have a overkill skimmer. I have a mix reef tank. SO I decided to send in my water to be tested by triton. Was very pleased with the results. The only thing is my salinity was low so I raised it up. Here is the link to my test.
https://www.triton-lab.de/en/showroo...icp-oes/54556/

Thanks
Matt

Thumbs up on the alkalinity reactor.

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sirrealism · 01/15/2018, 07:38 PM

Congrats Matt. Are you dosing any trace elements with your reactor? You are doing exactly what I am working at. How big is your fug? I notice your low on a few things like Iron. Nothing bad but are you planning on dosing some. I am using the Red sea elements and with a big fug I am dosing a lot of iron which is because the cheato uses it.
Are you doing anything to keep with PH?

MJNTWise · 01/15/2018, 08:46 PM

Yes I am going to dose the few That needs to come up. I am going to start dosing iodine....
Nothing for PH...Thinking about running a 1/2 inch line outside and connect it to my skimmer...My fug is 75% of a 40 breeder....I have 2 40s....one for skimmer and other for refuge....

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Originally Posted by sirrealism

Congrats Matt. Are you dosing any trace elements with your reactor? You are doing exactly what I am working at. How big is your fug? I notice your low on a few things like Iron. Nothing bad but are you planning on dosing some. I am using the Red sea elements and with a big fug I am dosing a lot of iron which is because the cheato uses it.
Are you doing anything to keep with PH?

nitrodude · 01/15/2018, 11:36 PM

Looks good. Have any full tank photos?

sirrealism · 01/16/2018, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by MJNTWise

Yes I am going to dose the few That needs to come up. I am going to start dosing iodine....
Nothing for PH...Thinking about running a 1/2 inch line outside and connect it to my skimmer...My fug is 75% of a 40 breeder....I have 2 40s....one for skimmer and other for refuge....

thanks for the info. A pic would be cool

deftonead · 01/18/2018, 05:11 AM

I really wish they would test nitrates too... I hate those titration kits. Half the time I feel like I'm color blind. The difference between colors on the cards is so slight that I can't tell the difference most times.

01/15/2018, 05:37 PM	#1
MJNTWise 7 Year Newbie Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Weeki Wachee, Fl. Posts: 1,761 Blog Entries: 1	Calcium Reactor for the WIN! So I have been running a calcium reactor for the past 3 years on my tank. 2 years ago was my last water change. I run a refugium with rock and matix pond size media with cheato. I did dose Vodka and Vinegar but stop. I have a overkill skimmer. I have a mix reef tank. SO I decided to send in my water to be tested by triton. Was very pleased with the results. The only thing is my salinity was low so I raised it up. Here is the link to my test. https://www.triton-lab.de/en/showroo...icp-oes/54556/ Thanks Matt __________________ https://www.*********.com/threads/new-dream-tank-300-gallon.674598/ Current Tank Info: 180 gal. 40B gal. sump. 100 lbs live rock, Duel Cor 20 return pump,30"lifereef skimmer,4 MP 40, 4 XR15w Pro 4 with 2 50/50 reefbrites, Apex Control

01/15/2018, 07:38 PM	#3
sirrealism Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hudson FL Posts: 1,249	Congrats Matt. Are you dosing any trace elements with your reactor? You are doing exactly what I am working at. How big is your fug? I notice your low on a few things like Iron. Nothing bad but are you planning on dosing some. I am using the Red sea elements and with a big fug I am dosing a lot of iron which is because the cheato uses it. Are you doing anything to keep with PH? __________________ New build. 300g 8' tank. SPS dominant Current Tank Info: 150g mixed. 93g cube nem. 90g mixed. 40b softy

01/15/2018, 11:36 PM	#5
nitrodude Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 160	Looks good. Have any full tank photos?

01/18/2018, 05:11 AM	#7
deftonead Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Valrico Posts: 385	I really wish they would test nitrates too... I hate those titration kits. Half the time I feel like I'm color blind. The difference between colors on the cards is so slight that I can't tell the difference most times.