Calcium Reactor Media In Sump??

[watdachuck]

Does anyone have any experience using Reactor media outside of a Reactor, or know if this would be of any benefit?

I own a calcium reactor but am not quite ready to make the install. Will this media simply react to CO2 in the water column the same as traditional crushed coral does or have an added benefit due to its concentrated make-up? Obviously CO2 directly injected via a reactor is ideal for the process to work as intended, just thinking outside the box here.

 

[trido]

I doubt the adding any media will make a noticeable effect on your water chemistry. A deep sand bed will eventually get a low enough Ph at the bottom and work slightly as a buffer on a system but what you're describing will not work. I'd either hook up the reactor ASAP or dose a two part to keep things stable.

 

[watdachuck]

Thanks, it isn't an emergency I already dose Kalk via my ATO and Mag directly as needed. I suppose its time to get that CO2 tank filled and hook up the reactor!

 

[FrugalReeferJon]

This post is over 10 years old but I’d like to know if this would benefit a tank that is already being dosed with 2 part? Also would calcium reactor media in a bag in the sump help with nighttime pH drops?

 

[ACIAMPA]

This post is over 10 years old but I’d like to know if this would benefit a tank that is already being dosed with 2 part? Also would calcium reactor media in a bag in the sump help with nighttime pH drops?

Did you try this? I’m going to do it now

 

[Reef Jedi]

It’s the season for resurrecting the dead, I mean thread lol

Interesting idea but I don’t think it would have any benefit.