Slave to SPS in Tank - New Reactor?

1package · 01/09/2007, 07:20 AM

I did a search, did not find anything sorry if this is a worn out thread.

I was a slave to auto top off once upon a time, no longer, it was a great day.

Now due to increased SPS I have become a slave to dosing to keep both Alk and CA at appropriate levels. I do not mind the fact that it needs to be done - it is the every single day thing.

I need to go back to my less Maintenance soft/LPS tank or automate.

At this time I have a Kalk reactor with lime inline with my ATO, still need a little A&H daily to keep alk up. Keeping up the CA is killing me.

I have read recently where some were giving up on the CA reactors and going to 2 part due to the problems.

What is the recommended road of travel from those who have been there?

Is there an easier less frequent way to dose/monitor?

Are there CA reactor long term success stories out there?
If so, which reactor?

What is the consensus?

gasman059 · 01/09/2007, 07:31 AM

Well in my case i went from two part dosed with a reef dosing pump- to recently a reactor again. I've been back and forth for many years. I do believe that a reactor is the way to go especially now that they r so efficinetly buitl and customer service is superb. I wen with a GEO 6x18 and its really well made as well as his customer serivec is superior.

01/09/2007, 07:20 AM	#1
1package Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: WV Posts: 981	Slave to SPS in Tank - New Reactor? I did a search, did not find anything sorry if this is a worn out thread. I was a slave to auto top off once upon a time, no longer, it was a great day. Now due to increased SPS I have become a slave to dosing to keep both Alk and CA at appropriate levels. I do not mind the fact that it needs to be done - it is the every single day thing. I need to go back to my less Maintenance soft/LPS tank or automate. At this time I have a Kalk reactor with lime inline with my ATO, still need a little A&H daily to keep alk up. Keeping up the CA is killing me. I have read recently where some were giving up on the CA reactors and going to 2 part due to the problems. What is the recommended road of travel from those who have been there? Is there an easier less frequent way to dose/monitor? Are there CA reactor long term success stories out there? If so, which reactor? What is the consensus?

01/09/2007, 07:31 AM	#2
gasman059 The OG mad scientist Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SOFLA Posts: 10,518	Well in my case i went from two part dosed with a reef dosing pump- to recently a reactor again. I've been back and forth for many years. I do believe that a reactor is the way to go especially now that they r so efficinetly buitl and customer service is superb. I wen with a GEO 6x18 and its really well made as well as his customer serivec is superior. __________________ There's a fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness". 1985-present Current Tank Info: taking a break from the madness!