WMAS Discussion Forum : DIY Calcium Reactor http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:21:57 +0000 Sun, 19 Nov 2006 14:27:37 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=4524 <![CDATA[WMAS Discussion Forum]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ <![CDATA[DIY Calcium Reactor : It all depends on turnover. If...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4524&PID=135279&title=diy-calcium-reactor#135279 Author: jfinch
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Posted: November 19 2006 at 2:27pm

It all depends on turnover.  If your reactor effluent from the first stage is at about 11 meq/l and 6.5 pH, then not much is going to happen in any subsequent stage.  But if your first stage effluent is 8 meq/l and 6.5 pH, then a subsequent stage(s) would be beneficial.

Don't worry about CaCO3 precipitation within the reactor, it won't happen.  But if you blow off CO2 in a separate chamber then the sump then you might have a concern.]]> Sun, 19 Nov 2006 14:27:37 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4524&PID=135279&title=diy-calcium-reactor#135279 <![CDATA[DIY Calcium Reactor : Jon, can you have too manychambers...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4524&PID=135272&title=diy-calcium-reactor#135272 Author: fj40fax
Subject: 4524
Posted: November 19 2006 at 12:04pm

Jon, can you have too many chambers in a ca reactor?  I was thinking of doing a 3 stage reactor using 2.5" tubing.  Will the Ca precip out of solution if the pH gets too high before exiting?
 
Thanks,
Fax
]]> Sun, 19 Nov 2006 12:04:43 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4524&PID=135272&title=diy-calcium-reactor#135272 <![CDATA[DIY Calcium Reactor : I know somepeople just use a paintball...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4524&PID=103801&title=diy-calcium-reactor#103801 Author: jglover
Subject: 4524
Posted: March 21 2006 at 3:34pm

I know somepeople just use a paintball tank about 20 bucks.]]> Tue, 21 Mar 2006 15:34:40 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4524&PID=103801&title=diy-calcium-reactor#103801 <![CDATA[DIY Calcium Reactor : I would build one if I could find...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4524&PID=103740&title=diy-calcium-reactor#103740 Author: amorgenegg
Subject: 4524
Posted: March 21 2006 at 10:35am

I would build one if I could find a cheap C02 tank.  Buying them new costs a bunch.]]> Tue, 21 Mar 2006 10:35:34 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4524&PID=103740&title=diy-calcium-reactor#103740 <![CDATA[DIY Calcium Reactor : I want to build me one of those...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4524&PID=103734&title=diy-calcium-reactor#103734 Author: aquablue
Subject: 4524
Posted: March 21 2006 at 10:16am

I want to build me one of those

]]> Tue, 21 Mar 2006 10:16:42 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4524&PID=103734&title=diy-calcium-reactor#103734 <![CDATA[DIY Calcium Reactor : Mark Peterson wrote:If the...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4524&PID=103556&title=diy-calcium-reactor#103556 Author: Angel
Subject: 4524
Posted: March 19 2006 at 11:49pm

Originally posted by Mark Peterson Mark Peterson wrote:

If the time ever comes that I can get my mind back on aquariums again, I'll be asking how I can have one of these.

Whattt???? I know we havn't heard much from you but your mind not in the water?

And yes the project is awesome.  I'd love to be able to just think up thinks like that...and have them work.....and look nice....

]]> Sun, 19 Mar 2006 23:49:52 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4524&PID=103556&title=diy-calcium-reactor#103556 <![CDATA[DIY Calcium Reactor : Still running. Haven&#039;t changed...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4524&PID=103554&title=diy-calcium-reactor#103554 Author: jfinch
Subject: 4524
Posted: March 19 2006 at 11:34pm

Still running.  Haven't changed a thing, although I did have to replace the maxi-jet a couple months ago.]]> Sun, 19 Mar 2006 23:34:06 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4524&PID=103554&title=diy-calcium-reactor#103554 <![CDATA[DIY Calcium Reactor : Is this still up and running?...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4524&PID=103548&title=diy-calcium-reactor#103548 Author: noob reefer
Subject: 4524
Posted: March 19 2006 at 10:37pm

Is this still up and running?  If so have you made any modifications?  Are there any modifications you would suggest or it is working great and nothing to change?  As it looks like I am getting a bigger tank I would like one.]]> Sun, 19 Mar 2006 22:37:30 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4524&PID=103548&title=diy-calcium-reactor#103548 <![CDATA[DIY Calcium Reactor : Jon, This --&gt; from Eric!!!!...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4524&PID=46036&title=diy-calcium-reactor#46036 Author: rstruhs
Subject: 4524
Posted: December 06 2004 at 10:01pm

Jon, This --> from Eric!!!! Wow! 
Originally posted by FIRE SHRIMP FIRE SHRIMP wrote:

Very cool jon
]]> Mon, 06 Dec 2004 22:01:16 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4524&PID=46036&title=diy-calcium-reactor#46036 <![CDATA[DIY Calcium Reactor : Thanks guys (and gal). It was...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4524&PID=46032&title=diy-calcium-reactor#46032 Author: jfinch
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Posted: December 06 2004 at 9:28pm

Thanks guys (and gal).  It was a very good addition to my tank.]]> Mon, 06 Dec 2004 21:28:09 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4524&PID=46032&title=diy-calcium-reactor#46032