PeteRock Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 That thing is BEAST! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheClark Posted March 19, 2015 Author Share Posted March 19, 2015 Gee, I guess this thread is going to get upstaged a bit by the exiting LED thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefnjunkie Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 (edited) What kind of LEDs are you talking -I got some of them too Edited March 20, 2015 by reefnjunkie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltwater newbie Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Here is my old junker. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefnjunkie Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Here is my old junker. Did you build this one? It's amazing the cost of CaRx when it basiclly an acrylic tube and a pump for circulation-granted round acrylic body's are pricey but....... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltwater newbie Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 It is mattv's old one I just completely re plumbed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheClark Posted April 22, 2015 Author Share Posted April 22, 2015 (edited) Well I guess I am finally in 'Club Calcium Reactor' too! Where can I get a nice logo for that for the sig? 5lb Co28 watt submersible pump feedSingle ChamberDIY degassing cupNo flow meterReborn mediaAPEXCrash Prevention:APEX monitor effluent PH and Tank PH.APEX keeps media in 6.7-6.8 rangeIf tank PH is low, turn off Co2 solenoid, text meIf tank PH is very low, turn off reactor feed pump (this is why I have a separate feed), text meReactor was 80 bucks, feel it was a score. Co2 was 40 bucks also a score. Went with a cheap regulator, solenoid, needle valve combo off of amazon. 85 bucks, so far so good.Used this calculator to dial in the amount of effluent / Co2 while switching over from 2 parthttp://reef.diesyst.com/reactor/reactor.html Currently at 100 mls/minute effluent, effluent alk is 12.15ReactorRegulatorDIY Degassing Cup Edited April 22, 2015 by theclark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pledosophy Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 What does the degassing cup do? I'm at 1 bubble every 1.5 seconds. Seems to work. Fed with a maxi jet. Reborn media. Needle gauge C02 regulator. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheClark Posted April 23, 2015 Author Share Posted April 23, 2015 Mostly a place to hold the probe, also a chance to release some of the co2 in theory minimizing ph impact Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pledosophy Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 I thought the effluent changed pH as soon as it hit 02? That if you wanted to run a pH probe for the effluent you had to do so inside the reactor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheClark Posted April 23, 2015 Author Share Posted April 23, 2015 Good questions! I am the absolute example of a CR noobie, but will share what I have heard during research and asking questions. I picked the degassing tip from Charles WannaReef. He has a cool little probe / degassing chamber built out of PVC and acrylic. (I have a not so cool one built out of a plastic measuring cup). COOL VERSION: Long term, since I don't have a probe slot in my reactor, I would like to add a probe inline on the effluent like ReefNJunkie Lastly, I hope to run a second chamber down the road to do further Co2 degassing although many say it is not necessary. Those are the plans so far. Always glad to have a reef project to work on 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bicyclebill Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 (edited) Here's my setup. Tap a hole in your lid and thread a probe holder in there, then you won't need a degassing cup! I'm about to throw my phone over not being able to post pictures! Edited April 23, 2015 by Bicyclebill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheClark Posted April 23, 2015 Author Share Posted April 23, 2015 (edited) Cool I wanna see that. Choose photo sharing tapatalk like this. See if that helps Edited April 23, 2015 by theclark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bicyclebill Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Got it! I thought they were going to drop the time limit for editing? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheClark Posted April 23, 2015 Author Share Posted April 23, 2015 (edited) Ya, I need to tap a hole in my lid, that looks like a good way to go. Nice big regulator, looks like a keeper. I see you run a second chamber, that is the route I sure want to go in the future. Love your needle valve, hard to accidentally bump and change especially if the allen wrench is removed. That is my biggest vacation fear so far, walking someone through troubleshooting and they bump it What type of media do you run? Do you run neo-mag or dolomite for mag? Thanks for sharing. Edited April 23, 2015 by theclark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltwater newbie Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 I can make you a prob holder Jeremy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheClark Posted April 23, 2015 Author Share Posted April 23, 2015 (edited) Thanks JR, that would be great. I poked around home depot but could not find the right parts to get from 1/4" to the T and back again to 1/4". You the DIY man! Edited April 23, 2015 by theclark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bicyclebill Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 I run a secondary chamber, but it's effectivness is questionable. I've got an upflow reactor, with a c02 recirculating loop, so there is no reason for second chamber. The whole concept there is the older design downflow reactors pumped c02 out the top and into the tank. That doesn't happen with these. I run Fauna Marin UltraMag for magnesium and TLF Reborn media. The magnesium is not very effective at all, unless you mix it 100% with the regular media. Still maybe 10-30%, but it's got to be in the mix because it breaks down at the same ph as the reactor media. Your reactor is a downflow though, so a second chamber is not a bad idea. I built my own from Avast Marine, Ultra affordable and simple Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheClark Posted April 23, 2015 Author Share Posted April 23, 2015 Thanks Bill, yes mine is a downflow and the Co2 input and the effluent out line are right next to each other. I do drip 2 gallons of saturated kalk per day for that last couple of months (peristaltic doser, not ATO). Even with the Kalk PH is down about .2 from normal in day 1 of operation. Not a PH chaser, but I do read the articles that talk about high O2 directly correlated to better growth, so it might be handy to knock off some of that CO2. Good discussion thanks everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pledosophy Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 I have my reactor draining right next to the intake for the protein skimmer, then it goes through the fuge, then to the return pump, in hopes of helping it out a bit. I'm still brand new at the reactor setup as well so this has been a great thread for me too. Thanks everyone Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheClark Posted April 23, 2015 Author Share Posted April 23, 2015 (edited) SaltwaterNewbie set me up with a nice upgrade today! Edited April 23, 2015 by theclark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishmanmike01 Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 SaltwaterNewbie set me up with a nice upgrade today! Wow. That was fast. Looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bicyclebill Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Dang, that was nice. And fast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefnjunkie Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Hmm wonder were he got that idea LOL I know when I upgraded to a larger reactor it came with a second chamber which may help the 1500 gallon tank rating but just the change in the reactor has allowed me to adjust my effluent PH to sit around 6.96 and at level it maintains a KH of 8.24 WhenI have the GEO 624 I had to run the effluent PH closer to 6.5 and even then it didn't keep up with the demand hence the larger reactor. The current one is MRC dual 818, 1st "chamber" holds the exact volume as the GEO (144 sq inches of media) so the second chamber is doing something. My PH has increased slightly as a result but I still see lows at night in the 7.95 with day highs maybe 8.25-that's just becuase I have the garage door open for cooling, in the winter its 7.65 night and 7.95 day. I have to believe corals adapt, I've got no issues with lack of SPS growth due to low PH-but that's just my hunch 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheClark Posted April 23, 2015 Author Share Posted April 23, 2015 Dang, that was nice. And fast! It's great living close to JR, he is always setting me up. Thanks Brad for the input, I tend to overthink just about everything. Perfect hobby for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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