Hi Ben,
I use both a CO2 reactor (Korallin) and a Kalk reactor (Ratz). I use both so
that the Ph, Alk and Calcium stay more stable in my tank. Since adding the
Kalk stirrer I have noticed much more vigorous growth from my SPS and clams.
I mainly use the Kalk stirrer to keep my Ph stable over night as that is
when it gets used. I dose 3litres of RO/DI water through the Kalk stirrer
over the 12 hours that the lights are off. My Ph only drops from 8.4 down to
8.2 doing this.
The powerhead inside the ratz reactor is an Aqua Bee, it is mounted with the
outlet facing down, this makes the kalk only mix for 2/3 of the reaction
chamber, the top 1/3 stays clear. I have the stirrer come on twice per 24hr
period for 10 mins only... it doesn't need to stir often!!
Any questions, I will be happy to try and answer...
HTH
Jules
on 10/29/01 3:35 AM, Ben Holt at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> I wanted to know if anyone out there uses both a calcium and kalk reactor?
> Is it necessary or overkill to use the kalk reactor. I found an old
> fluidized filter that i may remodel into a kalk reactor. I have a new ro/di
> unit on the way that I purchased the 3.5 gal pressurized storage tank as an
> add on. I thought that I would get a valve of some sort and attach it to
> the tank output so that I can drip fresh water thru the reactor and into the
> tank. I have one question about making the reactor also. I need a small
> powerhead to circulate the kalk in the reactor, any suggestions on one that
> would be easy to plumb externally? I also think i will need to restrict it
> so that it does not completely cloud the water in the reactor.
>
> Thanks
> Ben
>
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