Calcium Reactor Media

JAIME_MTY · Nov 10, 2020

With reborn coarse argonite from two little fishes exhausted in most places, What media are you guys using , results and where are you getting it from.

Gablami · Nov 10, 2020

You can still get it if you’re patient and act fast to in stock alerts. People are just stocking up right now. But there are other similar options. See this thread:

WooHoooo! Reborn is reborn.

Two Little Fishies (Julian) says they are shipping out stocks on Friday to distributors. Here is my exchange from today: Can you put out a statement on Reborn reactor media please? Inbox x � Scott Beyer 12:00 PM (1 hour ago) to info Hi, Many reefers have...

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KrisReef · Nov 10, 2020

I just added Korallin-Zucht calcium reactor media (on top of the dwindling reborn in the chamber. It's melting and putting out alk & Ca as needed.

edit; Purchased from BRS.

JAIME_MTY · Nov 10, 2020

Gablami said:
You can still get it if you’re patient and act fast to in stock alerts. People are just stocking up right now. But there are other similar options. See this thread:

WooHoooo! Reborn is reborn.

Two Little Fishies (Julian) says they are shipping out stocks on Friday to distributors. Here is my exchange from today: Can you put out a statement on Reborn reactor media please? Inbox x � Scott Beyer 12:00 PM (1 hour ago) to info Hi, Many reefers have...

www.reef2reef.com

Thanks bud!

Deezill · Nov 11, 2020

KrisReef said:
I just added Korallin-Zucht calcium reactor media (on top of the dwindling reborn in the chamber. It's melting and putting out alk & Ca as needed.

edit; Purchased from BRS.

WHat pH do you need to melt the media? I think I might start using this. I am trying to do my research now i am setting up my reactor this weekend.

JAIME_MTY · Nov 11, 2020

Deezill said:
WHat pH do you need to melt the media? I think I might start using this. I am trying to do my research now i am setting up my reactor this weekend.

That a good question, Iam assuming its probably on the lower PH to melt the media since its a bit more coarse media, also whats your ph in your tank?

Deezill · Nov 11, 2020

JAIME_MTY said:
That a good question, Iam assuming its probably on the lower PH to melt the media since its a bit more coarse media, also whats your ph in your tank?

it goes up and down thru the day currently i need to replace my Co2 scrubber media which im too lazy to do its 2 weeks over due lol

JAIME_MTY · Nov 11, 2020

Deezill said:
it goes up and down thru the day currently i need to replace my Co2 scrubber media which im too lazy to do its 2 weeks over due lol

You running a fuge

Deezill said:
it goes up and down thru the day currently i need to replace my Co2 scrubber media which im too lazy to do its 2 weeks over due lol

Are you running a refugium?

Deezill · Nov 11, 2020

There is a fuge with nothing in it i have a little chaeto. The chaeto light comes on an hour before tank lights go off. so I go from 8.0 to 8.1 in a 24 hour period.

KrisReef · Nov 11, 2020

Deezill said:
WHat pH do you need to melt the media? I think I might start using this. I am trying to do my research now i am setting up my reactor this weekend.

My reactor chamber is target pH 6.8 and the Milwaukee controller keeps it 6.7 to 6.9.

I did reset the feedwater flow through the system along the way when I added the new media, but as close as I can tell from my tinkerings about, both reborn and KZ rock are similar (if not the same) chemically. Both are arragonite and so the pH needed for one is (or should be) the same as the other to start dissolution with CO2 additions at target pH 6.8 for my set up.

RVA REEF · Nov 11, 2020

the reborn media they are shipping now is not the same larger size like the previous batches before they went out of stock, its much smaller and not like the pictures advertised on most sites.

Deezill · Nov 11, 2020

RVA REEF said:
the reborn media they are shipping now is not the same larger size like the previous batches before they went out of stock, its much smaller and not like the pictures advertised on most sites.

I have read this complaint that's why I am considering the Korallin-Zucht calcium reactor media

Gablami · Nov 11, 2020

It’s also not as pure as the older version. Small pieces of shells and even small rocks mixed in. Bah.

JAIME_MTY · Nov 11, 2020

Gablami said:
It’s also not as pure as the older version. Small pieces of shells and even small rocks mixed in. Bah.

Thats not good, one of the store online mentioned that the media had changed. They must have a reason for switching but shouldnt compromise quality of product, specially for consumer end and their investments.

TMB · Nov 11, 2020

JAIME_MTY said:
Thats not good, one of the store online mentioned that the media had changed. They must have a reason for switching but shouldnt compromise quality of product, specially for consumer end and their investments.

Yup, the current version is not the same!! I just got a 44lb box and not even close. The box is labeled Reborn Large media, It's more like sand than coarse media. Tons of other stuff in there too, like shells and rocks as mentioned above. Super disappointing - will not be buying again. Now I'm on the hunt for a replacement too.

Deezill · Nov 11, 2020

Yeah the more I read here it's sounding like what I have been reading all over. I think I am going to go with Korallin-Zucht calcium reactor media. I do know the smaller the media the more chances your reactor will get clogged.

JAIME_MTY · Nov 11, 2020

TMB said:
Yup, the current version is not the same!! I just got a 44lb box and not even close. The box is labeled Reborn Large media, It's more like sand than coarse media. Tons of other stuff in there too, like shells and rocks as mentioned above. Super disappointing - will not be buying again. Now I'm on the hunt for a replacement too.

Sad to hear this , it was a real good product.

Deezill · Nov 11, 2020

I heard the same oh well Korallin-Zucht here i come.

JAIME_MTY · Nov 11, 2020

Deezill said:
Yeah the more I read here it's sounding like what I have been reading all over. I think I am going to go with Korallin-Zucht calcium reactor media. I do know the smaller the media the more chances your reactor will get clogged.

Deltec usa , talks about this on one of their videos for the unboxing of CRTT Calcium reactor on FB, they also use a Korallin-Zucht style media to prevent cloggs.

ca1ore · Nov 11, 2020

I’m curious whether, in the litany of complaints, anyone’s actually used the new reborn supply and concluded that it is inferior? The new source of supply is certainly different; it’s not sand LOL, but the coral pieces are smaller. I’m about to replenish my CaRx. I don’t see shells or rocks.