Is Ca Reactor worth?
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If used to dose 2 part, and it just got tiresome. A calcium reactoir takes the works out. I say its SO worth it. try
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Honestly it depends on your calcium requirements. What do you have in your tanks? SPS, clams?
If you have a tank over about 55G the payback period it not that long. Plus it's nice when you leave for the weekend to not have to have someone does, etc. I'll never have a large tank without one. I've had the same one (A dual chamber Reeftek) since 2003 and I place it second behind a skimmer for essential equiipment. It keeps your levels absolutely rock solid once dialed in.
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I would definitely go for a Calcium Reactor. Its just another piece of equipment that adds easy & automation to your system. Once you get it dialed in to maintain the calcium level you'd like then it's worry free. THe initial cost can be expensive but there is always used reactors for sale on ARC and most of our sponsers have great prices. Also look at a Kalk stirrer to dose kalkswasser to maintain Alakalinity.
Most times you won't need a kalk stirrer unless you just want it or the calcium reactor won't keep up. Ideally yea you want both to keep pH level up but they do the same thing. Both add balanced calium and bicarbonate. I personally have never had a kalk stirrer.
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Smart guy! MRC rocks the casbah!
Calcium Reactors are well worth it. I kick myself for not buying one sooner. I've had mine running for years now without issue. I never have to worry about dosing or anything; it's quite enjoyable. A very small price to pay for stability and the ability to enjoy the tank.
I dont really think there is a con against going with a dual over a single....I see it as more of a plus. With the second chamber not only does it hold more media (but it doesn't dissolve here) but its more of a place for the co2 that goes into the first chamber to raise before it goes back into your tank. pH is usually around 6.3-6.8 in the first chamber (depends on your media and rate you need to have it dissolve it to keep up with your demands) and obviously that going into your tank will effect your tanks pH. Thats why some people use a kalk reactor along with a ca reactor to help keep the pH of the tank a little higher.
I agree on the spray bar upgrade...I love it! Also it's recommended to upgrade pumps to the tiny pan world pressure rated pump....man those things are cute! Sooo tiny...but do generate a lot of heat...fortunately none of it is transferred into the tank.
