Minimalist Reefer 170

Have you stuck with the siporax in the reactor? I did something similar with Seachem Matrix, and had a custom made GeosReef reactor made to hold 5 liters of the media, but could never keep enough detritus out. Ended up being a detritus reactor. Took it offline because it was really driving up my nitrates.
 
Hey love the build!

I have a question about what size of PVC you used for the manifold? The size Red Sea uses is different than here in the US.
 
Any updates?

I had to shut down the tank because we had to renovate the house! The current system was setup in Jan 13.

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The tank is still minimalist...

Equipment list:

MP10WQD x2
Ecotech S1 return pump w/ battery backup
Radion XR30 G4 Pro w/ ATI Blue+ x2
Deltec SCA 1351
JBJ 1/15th hp chiller
Drew’s Doser (dosing kalkwasser daily)
Tunze ATO
Apex controller
 
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How’s the tank doing? Do you still use a calcium reactor?
 
Received more toys today! :D

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Hi I have the exact same Red Sea 170 and was thinking of putting a calcium reactor in. What size tank is that? I’m also thinking of getting the octopus 100.

Any input would be appreciated. Also with CR did you notice a drop in ZPH? Thanks.
 

WHICH KIND OF INVERT HAS CAUSED THE MOST MISCHIEF IN YOUR TANK?

  • Sea urchins

    Votes: 17 23.9%
  • Hermit crabs

    Votes: 12 16.9%
  • Other crabs

    Votes: 5 7.0%
  • Shrimp

    Votes: 6 8.5%
  • Snails or conchs

    Votes: 3 4.2%
  • Sea stars

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Anemones

    Votes: 12 16.9%
  • None! My inverts are model citizens. :-)

    Votes: 12 16.9%
  • Something else (tell us in the comments)

    Votes: 4 5.6%
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