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hmm....i am going to get a 3D printer, then I dont need to worry about making a prototype:)

My new invented CA reactor has been tested on my 93G tank. It worked well and maintain the system chemicals very stable. however, my tank didn't have much SPS, so the reactor was not challenged enough for the maximum outputs. I would like to ask you help to test it out and push the limit of this new product. I will provide the reactor, cylinder, regulator as well. As return, I need the tester provide the product comments and document the use experience. and challenge the reactor to find out the capability of the design. last time, I post it here. http://www.pnwmas.org/topic/35356-need-volunteer-for-the-conceptional-ca-reactor/

Robert, what parts are you looking for?

are you looking for the parts? just checking if i can help you out.

what is going on? upgrading the tank?

Tank is pending Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Give me a couple week, I will post pictures of the new model Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

RBTA went to MJ's-Reef

a TLF reactor wet the carpet around the tank. The tank is drained for repair on the floor. all livestocks were returned back to Cuttlefishandcorals. However, when I drain the overflow, there is a small RBTA, about 3-4" diameter. it is in the garage now, hopefully, it will go through tonight... If anyone close to 97229 area, come by tomorrow evening and grab it. it is free. In addition, the tank is up for sale for $600, including tank, stand, plumbing parts and sump. still have all equipment for this system, if anyone wants a package, we can talk. 93G Marineland rimless cube bought from Cuttlefishandcorals about a couple years ago. The tank has been used slightly over a year. the stand is professional made by my dad, i remember only the laminate used on the external surface is $100bucks. The sump is about 30G, all plumbing included. if anyone is interested, please PM. the picture is not my tank, just to show the tank dimensions.

sounds like, I should shutdown the tank and get the carpet completely dried to avoid the potential mold issue.

A TLF reactor leaked the water out of the sump for a least a day, the water leaked out of the stand and wet the adjacent carpet. A heater/dryer was used to dry out the carpet around the tank stand, but not able to get under the stand. What should I do at this point? Do i have to move the stand to dry underneath and prevent the mold growth? This tank still in a young phase, only frags and fish in there, tearing it down is not a huge deal, but trying to find another way to avoid those work and recycling the tank.

do you want to try my new product "ich isolation box" to cure your ichy fish? No charge for it, just write a thorough beta test review. Actually, it is not a truely beta test. it has been proofed to cure the ich fish.

need your opinion....

No one interested? or I didn't present it well....

Mod, I posted it in the wrong board, please move it to General discussion sorry about that. No the patent is not for sale!

Here is my new calcium reactor, it is quit different as the traditional design. i just had some time to set it up and tested it out. And got tons of question, as I never had a calcium reactor before. forgive me not having enough time to write all detail up. Here is short description and my questions The patent is submitted and it is quite simple. The CO2 and tank water with controlled speed, mixed in a long and small chamber to have acidic water, then this water will flow or diffuse to 1st chamber which is the main reaction chamber. The effluent will overflow to the 2nd chamber as the inlet water is added into the first chamber. The second chamber is used as the traditional 2nd chamber to consume more CO2 and improve the potency of the effluent. After the 2nd chamber, it overflows out to the sump water. The pros: 1. No unstable pressure in the first chamber, that means the regulator doesn't have to adjust the diaphragm to compensate the downstream pressure oscillation. In another word, this design doesn't need a super expensive regulator to have a stable CO2 inlet. The 1st chamber is open to the air, no back pressure for the regulator. 2. small foot print, as every thing is inside the "box", no pumps, hoses, tubes going outside. 3. No clog issue, as it is overflow the water out, your inlet is your outlet exactly. 4. No noise issue as the CO2 will not trapped inside of the reactor. 5. easy to clean the reactor, just rinse the media in the tap water if too much debris accumulated The cons: 1. waste some CO2, how much? i don't know yet. 2. the output needs to be elevated above the sump water level. Question: 1. Is Pro#1 true? I read that from RC but couldn't find the reference. If you can give me a confirmation, that will be cool or different opinion. 2. Talking about the bubble rate, how big the bubble is? Is there a standard? 3. from first week testing, is this data normal? or efficient enough? test 1: 1 bubble/sec, output 1 drip/sec, 6.35ph in first chamber=300dkh test 2: 2 bubble/sec, output 5ml/min, 6.6ph in first chamber=54.8dkh. 4. for test 2 result, how big the tank it can support? the reactor is 8" cube size. I put about 6lbs media in total for 1st and 2nd chamber

Garrett, thanks for your support on this beta test. As it is a prototype, i dont' really know how much water volume it will support. i would rather testing it on a 60-100G tank. Just to be safe. In addition, it is the first test, I would get together with the tester to tweak and adjust the reactor, i want to find someone is closer to me. But if you agree, i would like to put one in your store for 2nd beta testing after I improve this one based on the 1st beta testing results.

Nice tank! The new ca reactor has a 8x8 foot print . It seems too big for ur sump:( if you don't have young kids and dog running around in the house, you can set it up outside of the stand. just need to elevate the reactor output port higher than the sump water level. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

yeah, airgas has charged 5lb for $89

Danlu, how big is ur system? And how much sps in there ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Reef junkie, it only requires the water level in the reactor higher than sump water level. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

About 8"x8" Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Jorge, who is Danlu? your tank probably too big, the prototype i made is most likely support up to 100G. i guess.... a lot of blanks need to be filled by the testing

I designed a new CA reactor, the prototype is fabricated, now I need a volunteer who is familiar with traditional calcium reactor, please contact me if you are interested and accept the terms as following: 1. the product patent is submitted but not approved yet. the tester is willing to have a confidential agreement with me and not release any design detail to the third party until it is released by inventor. 2. the tester is familiar with traditional calcium reactor and have a reactor at a running aquarium to make the comparison. 3. the tester has a sump and enough space in the cabinet (less footprint than traditional ca reactor) 4. the tester is willing to document the detail results, data, perform frequent chemical tests 5. the tester is willing to communicate with me for test progress and provide the updates in time. additional requirements but not necessary: 1. close to my home address, beaverton 97229 area 2. I can visit the testing tank or testing environment. what I will provide: - the prototype and necessary accessories, tester can keep the prototype after the testing if desired - testing kits - reactor media pro and cons of the design Pros: - small foot print, space saver - easy to adjust - no concern on media debris - more tolerant to oscillation of CO2 pressure, may not require an expensive regulator ( this needs to be tested) Cons: - need to position higher than aquarium water level or sump water level - could waste 2-5% CO2 (this needs to be tested, may not be the case due to the new diffuser design) - two to three small pumps will be required rather than a big recirculation pump comparing to the traditional design. More spots will be taken for APEX It is not first come first service thing, I will leave this ad for a week and pick a tester who meets most above requirements. It is fun to test the new toy, isn't it? without you guys help, OceanRevive couldn't starts up, i promise i will offer a big discount to local club members if this product can be commercialized. Bo