WMAS Discussion Forum : Calc reactor not working http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:08:32 +0000 Wed, 06 Jun 2012 16:58:43 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=56867 <![CDATA[WMAS Discussion Forum]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ <![CDATA[Calc reactor not working : you get what you pay for with...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=56867&PID=470684&title=calc-reactor-not-working#470684 Author: laynframe
Subject: 56867
Posted: June 06 2012 at 4:58pm

you get what you pay for with controllers! I say that and yet im running a old school reef keeper lol. But my ph controller is milwaukee. I dont have much running on my reef keeper. I run my heater off a ranco controller, ph on a milwaukee controller, LEDs on their own controller. ]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 16:58:43 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=56867&PID=470684&title=calc-reactor-not-working#470684 <![CDATA[Calc reactor not working : Neptune Apex controller ]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=56867&PID=470673&title=calc-reactor-not-working#470673 Author: eldiente
Subject: 56867
Posted: June 06 2012 at 3:39pm

Neptune Apex controller]]> Wed, 06 Jun 2012 15:39:12 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=56867&PID=470673&title=calc-reactor-not-working#470673 <![CDATA[Calc reactor not working : Okay so what full tank monitoring...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=56867&PID=470261&title=calc-reactor-not-working#470261 Author: Jerrick
Subject: 56867
Posted: June 04 2012 at 2:48pm

Okay so what full tank monitoring system would you recommend? Thanks for you input!
]]> Mon, 04 Jun 2012 14:48:50 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=56867&PID=470261&title=calc-reactor-not-working#470261 <![CDATA[Calc reactor not working : laynframe wrote: Marine...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=56867&PID=470163&title=calc-reactor-not-working#470163 Author: CapnMorgan
Subject: 56867
Posted: June 04 2012 at 1:11am

Originally posted by laynframe laynframe wrote:

Marine depot sells milwakee's, thats what i use. Also get calibration fluid that they recommend.

I agree here. A pH controller really is needed to make sure you're being effective with a Ca reactor. I would recommend either buying a Milwaukee pH monitor or just spending a few extra $ and getting a full tank controller system. That way you can monitor your Ca Effluent pH and your tank system pH to be sure not only that your rector is working, but that the pH in your system is staying stable, that way if it drops too low the controller can shut off your Ca rector before you have issues with low pH.
]]> Mon, 04 Jun 2012 01:11:50 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=56867&PID=470163&title=calc-reactor-not-working#470163 <![CDATA[Calc reactor not working : Marine depot sells milwakee&#039;s,...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=56867&PID=469993&title=calc-reactor-not-working#469993 Author: laynframe
Subject: 56867
Posted: June 03 2012 at 9:02am

Marine depot sells milwakee's, thats what i use. Also get calibration fluid that they recommend.]]> Sun, 03 Jun 2012 09:02:54 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=56867&PID=469993&title=calc-reactor-not-working#469993 <![CDATA[Calc reactor not working : Okay...any suggestions as to where...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=56867&PID=469902&title=calc-reactor-not-working#469902 Author: Jerrick
Subject: 56867
Posted: June 02 2012 at 3:35pm

Okay...any suggestions as to where to buy a ph monitor...mine is going haywire and that is why I was not using it....I bought a new probe but I am pretty sure it is the monitor that is bad....never a steady reading it jumps from 0 to 10 and every number in between every second.
]]> Sat, 02 Jun 2012 15:35:13 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=56867&PID=469902&title=calc-reactor-not-working#469902 <![CDATA[Calc reactor not working : it has to be plugged in. I...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=56867&PID=469884&title=calc-reactor-not-working#469884 Author: laynframe
Subject: 56867
Posted: June 02 2012 at 2:05pm

it has to be plugged in. I wouldnt recommend running a calcium reactor this way. you need to make sure your at 6.5 ph or lower in your reactor or its not breaking down the crushed corals and producing calcium. If you are running low on co, 300 psig then it could cause issues. sounds like your regulator isnt working well either. Imo you have to run a cal reactor with a controller, so you dont over or under dose the crushed coral media or mess up your tank. I have a lot of experience with these reactors and Ill help you with any qs you might have. ]]> Sat, 02 Jun 2012 14:05:23 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=56867&PID=469884&title=calc-reactor-not-working#469884 <![CDATA[Calc reactor not working : It is calcium reactor...no ph...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=56867&PID=469880&title=calc-reactor-not-working#469880 Author: Jerrick
Subject: 56867
Posted: June 02 2012 at 1:46pm

It is calcium reactor...no ph probe....so I just have the solenoid unplugged....don't know if it works anyways...I will see if It makes a difference if it is plugged in tonight....thanks
]]> Sat, 02 Jun 2012 13:46:42 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=56867&PID=469880&title=calc-reactor-not-working#469880 <![CDATA[Calc reactor not working : Mine does this when it&#039;s...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=56867&PID=469840&title=calc-reactor-not-working#469840 Author: Trevor40
Subject: 56867
Posted: June 01 2012 at 11:47pm

Mine does this when it's running out of CO2.]]> Fri, 01 Jun 2012 23:47:45 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=56867&PID=469840&title=calc-reactor-not-working#469840 <![CDATA[Calc reactor not working : Co2= Ca reactor. It doesn&#039;t...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=56867&PID=469806&title=calc-reactor-not-working#469806 Author: DLindquist
Subject: 56867
Posted: June 01 2012 at 7:45pm

Co2= Ca reactor. It doesn't sound like a PH controller is being used. Correct? If that is the case, it's simply a matter of dialing in the bubble counter which can be a PIA!]]> Fri, 01 Jun 2012 19:45:11 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=56867&PID=469806&title=calc-reactor-not-working#469806