zechirian Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 Just throwing this question out there as it seems my tank once back on track will pick up where it left off and be wanting 80-100+ml a day of two part. I've never had the need for a calcium reactor but it is starting to feel that way and i'd love to just set it and forget it (within reason), not have to worry about running out or dosing while on vacation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zechirian Posted March 26, 2016 Author Share Posted March 26, 2016 d'oh, just saw there is an equipment forum. I apologize, mods please move at your leisure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pledosophy Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 100mL a day... a calcium reactor is going to be cheaper long term, depending on your 2 part cost it took me about a year to break even. Of course last time I ran out of C02 my tank was taking 300 mL a day, so I think I broke even sooner then I would have. These corals keep growing. A CA reactor has been great for me and my corals. The consistency is amazing. I am slowly waining on testing alk as I now use my forest fire monti's polyp extension as a guage. It is surprisingly accurate. I switched a little over a year ago. I am happy I did. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandinga Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 If you have the space...from day one. A good controller will shut it off if your calcium needs aren't huge. Better to get it dialed in before you have lots and lots of corals to worry about. $.02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timfountain Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Agreed, if you have the space and time to dial them in, they are a great addition. I'd also say knowing where to get CO2 at a reasonable cost and distance is also going to factor into your decision. When I had my 210 I was very lucky that I had a fire extinguisher company literally in the next street over and I could get a refill for $5 a time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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