Poll: Calcium Reactor or Not?

Do You Use a Calcium Reactor - If Yes, How Many Gallons is Your Tank?

  • No

    Votes: 626 79.9%
  • Yes

    Votes: 72 9.2%
  • 50-120 gallons

    Votes: 58 7.4%
  • 121-200 gallons

    Votes: 42 5.4%
  • 201-300 gallons

    Votes: 40 5.1%
  • 301-400 gallons

    Votes: 19 2.4%
  • 400+ galloons

    Votes: 22 2.8%

  • Total voters
    783

Robert Scott

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I have a large sps dominated reef and use a calcium reactor. My experience is it's easier and safer to use than two part, especially in a high load system. I have had problems in the past with dosing pumps failing and/or operator error when using them. I think there is less chance for operator error using a calcium reactor. Make sure CO2 is flowing (bubble count or Ph) and affluent flow. I found the affluent flow is the trickiest, flow could "plug" up if flow is set really slow. Once I set my flow to a "steady flow" vs a "drop" flow I've never had an issue. Truly tune in and forget it.
 

Looking back to your reefing roots: Did you start with Instant Ocean salt?

  • I started with Instant Ocean salt.

    Votes: 175 72.0%
  • I did not start with Instant Ocean salt, but I have used it at some point.

    Votes: 17 7.0%
  • I did not start with Instant Ocean salt and have not used it.

    Votes: 45 18.5%
  • Other.

    Votes: 6 2.5%
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