Sulfur Reactor Recommendations?

[FirstContact]

Anyone still use sulfur reactors?

 

[ca1ore]

Yes

 

[FirstContact]

okay, thanks. What are we using for sulfur media these days - sulfur Prills for soil. Any reason to run chaeto or microbacter7 in addition?

 

[greg 45]

Caribsea is where I purchased from last.
You might have to contact the company direct.

 

[ca1ore]

There are a few places that still make sulfur reactors. The bigger problem is the scarcity of the sulfur media. Either you cannot find it or its crazy expensive. I bought mine used and it came with a lifetime supply of the LSM media but that’s discontinued. I did find this on amazon that looks like it probably works, but have not tried it myself to verify.

Amazon product ASIN B00VU3MZDG

 

[FirstContact]

I noticed the scarcity the last couple weeks. The only aquarium sulfur is at BRS by Skimz and it’s out of stock. Last month, I ordered a reactor; so, I purchased the above last night on Amazon. If your not able to source LSM, what are you using now and what will you be using in the future?

Best,

 

[NeverlosT]

LSM is out, reborn is out, toilet paper is out, what is this world coming to!!?

I used a sulfur denitrator for a bit, it helped some, but my issue was if it clogged at all or the flow rate changed, the reactor would start to crash right away (ORP plummeting). I didnt like that liability, so I shut her down. This was before cheap Kamoer pumps were available, using a peri pump on the output would have made it much easier.

 

[ca1ore]

LSM is out, reborn is out, toilet paper is out, what is this world coming to!

Ain't that the truth. TP I can live without, but reborn .......

 

[Billldg]

I installed a Aquamaxx sulfur reactor a month ago, ended up buying the refill media kit for the sulfur. BRS did have a ton a month ago, but just checked and it already sold out. Mixed reviews on the sulfur reactor though, may actually remove it.

 

[scuzy]

i bought some of this to try. it's 99.9% sulfur so should work.

Sulfur Prills - Elemental Sulfur High Purity Prills 4 lb (704045) | EastWestHydro

Sulfur Prills - Elemental Sulfur High Purity Prills 4 lb (704045)

eastwesthydro.com

 

[Blue Ring Octopus]

Does the sulphur go bad or get exhausted?

 

[FirstContact]

I don't think sulfur goes bad. I just bought 17.5 pounds of sulfur and 4.4 pounds of calcium media for a Korallin 4002 refill kit from Marine Depot. (It was really expensive, arrrrgh.) MD has one left.

I'll be storing the sulfur in an air tight container, and returning the 8 lbs of sulfur Prills to Ebay, and the Caribsea ARM to MD.

 

[ca1ore]

As far a I can tell, sulfur does not ‘go bad’. Consumption in the reactor is also very slow so it lasts a long time.

 

[FirstContact]

Well I just purchased an extremely large amount as this was the item available on the market specifically for aquariums! :-)

 

[ca1ore]

I certainly hope it does not go bad. I have two full gallon containers of LSM that i do not imagine I will be needing for some years still.

 

[Rybki]

Hi
What would be ratio of sulfur per liter or gallon, and how much buffer ARM media.
Thank you

 

[mtfish]

There are a few places that still make sulfur reactors. The bigger problem is the scarcity of the sulfur media. Either you cannot find it or its crazy expensive. I bought mine used and it came with a lifetime supply of the LSM media but that’s discontinued. I did find this on amazon that looks like it probably works, but have not tried it myself to verify.

Amazon product ASIN B00VU3MZDG

FYI, I purchased this sulfur from amazon. What I received was 95% sulfur, which will dissolve in water. So, be sure to order high purity sulfur prills. I found another place online, but will wait to post where it is until I get the package to make sure it is what we need. A lot of garden elemental sulfur is 90% sulfur and 10% bentonite clay. I now have lots of sulfur for my fruit trees, lol! Now waiting for new shipment to start my sulfur reactor.

 

[mtfish]

For those that are looking for 99.9% pure sulfur prills, I found a good source at a reasonable cost. 4 pounds for $14.79.

The Hydro Source

The Hydro Source

thehydrosource.com

 

[FreeEnergyReefer]

Here's a better pic so u can see the size difference

 

[Rybki]

For those that are looking for 99.9% pure sulfur prills, I found a good source at a reasonable cost. 4 pounds for $14.79.

The Hydro Source

The Hydro Source

thehydrosource.com

Thanks it is helpful
I have 99% sulfur and marine depot reactor it is up 2 months working great
Drop nitrate from 40 Ppm to 5-10 ppm
Feeding 3 times per day 20 fishes