Best calcium reactor media?

PITSTOP · 01/14/2007, 10:51 AM

Please recommend a reactor media for my GEO 612 - I have been using Korallin reactor media, but have been seeing real 'chunky' media in several threads....Gen X media I think it has been called???

Thanks!

Chaotic Reefer4u · 01/14/2007, 10:55 AM

Good Morning PitStop, i have the same reactor as you do and i use the Gen-X media work's like a charm and is sized very big like the schuran media longer grain, hope this help's...

PITSTOP · 01/14/2007, 11:17 AM

Where do I purchase the Gen-X media?

scottfarcuz · 01/14/2007, 12:56 PM

Salty critter Is a sponsor of RC and carries it. Shipping from Ohio shouldn't be bad either.

http://saltycritter.com/co2.htm

My LFS. Kinda neat to see them on RC

Im also running a GEO 612 with gen x media. The 10lb for $21 will more than fill the reactor.

PITSTOP · 01/14/2007, 01:33 PM

Why is the chunky media - i.e. coral skeletons - so much better than ARM or Korallin?

The Gen-X Media claims similarity to the Schuran media, why is the Schuran media so awesome?

Essentially, is the Gen-X media worth it; is it more expensive?

RGibson · 01/14/2007, 01:37 PM

You need to try ARM corse media .

PITSTOP · 01/14/2007, 02:01 PM

Quote:

You need to try ARM corse media .

What is the recommended pH for the internal reactor chamber for use with ARM coarse?

KH971 · 01/14/2007, 02:43 PM

I called Marine Depot about the coarse ARM and they said they did not have it.

KH971 · 01/14/2007, 02:44 PM

I got the medium grain Korallith and will see how that does.

RGibson · 01/14/2007, 03:48 PM

Marine Depot will have drop ship to you from Carib-Sea who makes ARM corse ,arm corse is the best reactor media.
pitstop ARM corse ph 6.5

mc-cro · 01/14/2007, 04:59 PM

I second the Shuran, havent tried the Gen x stuff.

I used the ARM stuff for a couple of years, I dont really care for it.
still have an uponed jug downstairs.

the LARGER skeletons will not mush, clump, and clog the reactor, allowing ofr good flow throughout the entire media bed.

RGibson · 01/14/2007, 05:20 PM

ARM corse is not the same as arm you have been using

PITSTOP · 01/14/2007, 05:24 PM

I cannot find CaribSea's A.R.M. Coarse Reactor Media....someone surely can post a link here...

wife no likey · 01/14/2007, 05:31 PM

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reef / aholic · 01/14/2007, 05:59 PM

PITSTOP,

What do you think about the GEO 612, I'm looking into purchasing a GEO also for 120g? Some people have recommended using: ROWA, Warner Marine, Fauna Marin and Zeovit Media.

01/14/2007, 10:51 AM	#1
PITSTOP Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Greenwich, CT Posts: 1,592	Best calcium reactor media? Please recommend a reactor media for my GEO 612 - I have been using Korallin reactor media, but have been seeing real 'chunky' media in several threads....Gen X media I think it has been called??? Thanks! __________________ SPS-Anon Current Tank Info: 120 SPS

01/14/2007, 10:55 AM	#2
Chaotic Reefer4u ♥Acropora Aficionado♥ Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Hollister,Ca. Posts: 5,163	Good Morning PitStop, i have the same reactor as you do and i use the Gen-X media work's like a charm and is sized very big like the schuran media longer grain, hope this help's... __________________ Live everyday as if it was your last, take time to smell the flowers, enjoy all things living, never take anything for granted, you just never know when your number might be up... Current Tank Info: * 90g. Reef Ready TruVu tank with 30g. Platinum Filtration Series Sump SpS Acro enthusiast *

01/14/2007, 11:17 AM	#3
PITSTOP Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Greenwich, CT Posts: 1,592	Where do I purchase the Gen-X media? __________________ SPS-Anon Current Tank Info: 120 SPS

01/14/2007, 01:33 PM	#5
PITSTOP Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Greenwich, CT Posts: 1,592	Why is the chunky media - i.e. coral skeletons - so much better than ARM or Korallin? The Gen-X Media claims similarity to the Schuran media, why is the Schuran media so awesome? Essentially, is the Gen-X media worth it; is it more expensive? __________________ SPS-Anon Current Tank Info: 120 SPS

01/14/2007, 01:37 PM	#6
RGibson RGibson Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 2,377	You need to try ARM corse media . __________________ RGibson

01/14/2007, 12:56 PM	#4
scottfarcuz Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,610	Salty critter Is a sponsor of RC and carries it. Shipping from Ohio shouldn't be bad either. http://saltycritter.com/co2.htm My LFS. Kinda neat to see them on RC Im also running a GEO 612 with gen x media. The 10lb for $21 will more than fill the reactor.

01/14/2007, 02:43 PM	#8
KH971 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Eatonton,GA. Posts: 824	I called Marine Depot about the coarse ARM and they said they did not have it.

01/14/2007, 02:44 PM	#9
KH971 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Eatonton,GA. Posts: 824	I got the medium grain Korallith and will see how that does.

01/14/2007, 03:48 PM	#10
RGibson RGibson Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 2,377	Marine Depot will have drop ship to you from Carib-Sea who makes ARM corse ,arm corse is the best reactor media. pitstop ARM corse ph 6.5 __________________ RGibson

01/14/2007, 04:59 PM	#11
mc-cro (macro) Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 2,238	I second the Shuran, havent tried the Gen x stuff. I used the ARM stuff for a couple of years, I dont really care for it. still have an uponed jug downstairs. the LARGER skeletons will not mush, clump, and clog the reactor, allowing ofr good flow throughout the entire media bed. __________________ Time is the most valuable thing you have... spend it wisely Current Tank Info: 60x26x24 AGE 3 sided starphire

01/14/2007, 05:20 PM	#12
RGibson RGibson Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 2,377	ARM corse is not the same as arm you have been using __________________ RGibson

01/14/2007, 05:24 PM	#13
PITSTOP Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Greenwich, CT Posts: 1,592	I cannot find CaribSea's A.R.M. Coarse Reactor Media....someone surely can post a link here... __________________ SPS-Anon Current Tank Info: 120 SPS

01/14/2007, 05:31 PM	#14
wife no likey Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 647	custom aquatic item #CR-CS00529

01/14/2007, 05:59 PM	#15
reef / aholic Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: houston \| texas Posts: 647	PITSTOP, What do you think about the GEO 612, I'm looking into purchasing a GEO also for 120g? Some people have recommended using: ROWA, Warner Marine, Fauna Marin and Zeovit Media.