I'm looking for other suggestions on a phosphate reactor

[Old Man Of The Sea]

Here I have a few links to some suggestions on a phosphate reactor and I now know that I will be able to place most of these either in a sump or HOB of the sump, not HOB of the tank itself. I like to see if any here can add to the type of selection I now have and I will need a phosphate reactor for three tanks, a 150 plus a 65 gal sump and a 180 plus a 50 gal tank and a 240 with plus a 100-125 gal sump. Also if anybody here know of where i can buy both phosphate and calcium media in as large a bucket I can get. I know this isn't cheap buy by buying it so large I not would need to buy them so often.



http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_search...20reactor.html

http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_search...20reactor.html

http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_Aquari...s_reactor.html

http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_Aquari...n_reactor.html

http://www.northeastmarines.co.uk/ac..._Reactors.html ???

http://www.tsunamiaquatic.com/catalo...68/1995849.htm

Thanks

Buddy

[Sndwave80]

I use the Two Little Fishies model. I have been pleased with it but the lid can be a bit tricky to get a good seal (rubber o-ring that is included). I have it on a 120gal.

[Old Man Of The Sea]

OK people, this is what I will be going with that after the end of the year I will order first from Deltec a calcium reactor, PF501 for $651.00 and later on after that I then will get two FR509 phosphate reactors for $444.50 and at the same time of buying the phosphate reactors I will then also be changing the 180 gal reef tanks lighting over to 250 watt MH. And then in time, much later I will then get the APF 600 skimmer for $885.00. In due time as the years go on, I would had then changed over completely to Deltec and for the 240 gal tank when ever it be im ready to rebuild this tank, I will if not go through the cost for a new stand, I would then be getting the AP702 for $1,851.00 for which I still would be getting if I had the proper stand, would had a skimmer that cost $1,000 or more and the stand would cost far more then $800 meaning that I might as well go with the AP702 skimmer when getting ready to start the 240 gal reef tank.

I know everybody, crazy prices> But you cannot argue with wanting to buy the best one can get for their money and yes, I been more then enough with my patience and delays in starting these tanks, but it is about to happen even if the wait goes on for just until after the start of the new year. Thanks for those who assisted in my search

Buddy

[Geoff]

or you could just get rid of the sand. cost $0, and not have to worry about adding stronger lights or phosphate reactors.

means more money for corals and other critters.

G~

[Hop]

I had a deltec ca reactor... I sold it for a GEO and it was the best move I ever made.

[Old Man Of The Sea]

Im right this moment looking up on the Geo reactors and I found this one for a large reef tank, Geo 624. But its at a height of 29" and it wouldn't fit under either tank of the 180 or 240.

The Geo 618 is 24" in height and could be fitted under either of the tanks, the 240 for this reactor would also need to be fitted by cutting the over head panel of the sump.

Kalkwasser Reactor, Geo Kalk 618 22"
I see also at saltycritter that they offer Package deals>

Now I see what Brandt meant on the Scuran for he not spelled it right by leaving out the "H" LOL

Also I be taking a look at PRECISION MARINE Reactors>

Kalk, KR620 ?
C-1502 KORALLIN KALKREAKTOR - FOR UP TO 400G>

Premium Aquatics GEO Calcium Reactor - 6 x 12> PA-GEO612 I I already a reactor on the 180, how well it operates at this time isnt known, but if I see that a change is required, if not the deltec, then some other reactor.. But I need to set my goal and stick with it with not making so many changes.

As far as the skimmer goes, up till now I only used the Euroreef on all my tanks. That is why I have some ER skimmers just setting around collecting dust. So I not know so many other skimmers being that for the last 15 years if that, I only delt with the ER. But if it is that the skimmer price of the suggestions others can make not make all that much a difference, then I think I rather stick with the Deltec if there be no disagreement.

Also, I forgotten who suggested this, but should I only put my efforts in doing the 180 first (only)? The 150 will be put in and slowly I will change over the LR and sand bed from the 240 into the 150. I must admit, that if I were to attempt to stock both the 150 and 180 at the same time, I not know how smooth that would go and it would be so much simple to do one tank at a time, after all, I am on disability and have my financial limits, but still I wish to do the best I can in my tanks equipment. And even if i were to go with one tank at a time here, the situation can be delt with.

Now i know there is always those who agree and not, but im not hearing as much on the idea from a calcium and Kalk reactor, or if I should use both like a number who are, but i cannot get their views on this.

Even that I stuck it out till this point and still am getting ready to start even one tank after so long of delays what if the person who were first responsible to install these tanks, or if i had any number of changes through that waiting period. Which one of those changes were a few times for I was as sick as the thought be, was to call it quits and only because I trusted the wrong person to do this for me.

But my love and passion for the hobby prevails and besides, after soaking in so many thousands of dallors and just to quit is a sicken thought. So the passion remains and im still to do the final tanks of my hobbyist years and is why more so, I want to make that 240 as best as I can.

So in the Geo and PM reactors, I can make no solid choices there, being that I never used them before

So if any changes can be agreed upon, those who suggested other products really need to tell me why a Geo or so equipment be better to go with. I also not know if in the cost of the Deltec reactors if I need to add on another few hundred dallors for the CO2 and Regulator and whatever else I would need for this.

This is what I meant people by we need to stay in this part first of the tanks equipment or so for Im not ready as yet to ask things like suggestions for critters to best help clean the tanks DSB, or sump. I need to take this one step at a time and if I not hear from those of their best views to go with a Geo or so, the listing of each tanks equipment will stand as is.

So yes, I can mange the same with a cheaper phosphate reactor and if it make someone other thrn myself, which one then?

On the 240 when made ready;
Fluidized Reactors > FR616 $778.00 "240"
Kalkwasser Stirrers > KM500 $439.00
Calcium Reactors > PF601 $752.00 "240"
Protein Skimmers > AP702 $1,851.00 "240" (Other choice is the ATI bubble master 250 & is les then half the cost)
Now the ATI BM is good up to 500 gals or so, I seen a photo on ones tank and it lokk to be a good strong skimmer. But later if its a matter of extra insurance for the tanks bio load, I will have to go with the Deltec at this time.

So the skimmers aren't I believe are in question here by some, but rather the reactors. So now is the time for those to make their points and please list model and the equipment tank requirements. I am with an open mind here if something can be added to the thought on having and if its only a matter of costing me less then a $150, I not see to where the matter here. So it matters not im a disabled Vet and retired, and I retired a bit early then I wanted to. So if any further ides here, please lets hear it now. And again I like to Thanks those who assisted me in this matter a great deal and those few do know who they are.

I also seen phosphates for $450 or more, crazy> Well, i hope that I have that all cleared to what Im best looking for and if I come up against a close door on the subject, im just to get the deltec and nothing else, I need models and their links to help what im looking at, I Thank those for their time in the assistance they had giving me.

So now all I need to do is set me a plan of action on how I will stock these tanks. Thanks

Buddy

[Old Man Of The Sea]

The equipment list:
Calcium Reactors > PF601 $752.00 "240"
Calcium Reactors > PF501 $651.00 "150"
Calcium Reactors > PF501 $651.00 "180"
Fluidized Reactors > FR509 $209.00
Fluidized Reactors > FR509 $209.00
Fluidized Reactors > FR616 $778.00 "240"
Kalkwasser Stirrers > KM500 $439.00
Kalkwasser Stirrers > KM500 $439.00
Kalkwasser Stirrers > KM500 $439.00
Protein Skimmers > APF600 $885.00 "180"
Protein Skimmers > AP600 $645.00 "150"
Protein Skimmers > AP702 $1,851.00 "240"

Above items are for three large tanks>
Below are items I found and excuse me if there be any copied as the same>
Also keep in mind that the 240 gal tank will not be on a waiting hold for at lease two years and I will first proceed with the 150 and then the 180.
Other reactors to consider over the deltec models>

Aqua Medic 1000 Calcium Reactor Up To 250 Gallons $239.00
Precision Marine Kalwasser Reactor CR-PMKR620 $240.00
Presision Marine CR422 Calcium Reactor Up To 250 Gallons $390.00
Precision Marine CR622 Calcium Reator Up To 500 Gallons $480.00
Coral Vue Octopus Single Chamber Calcium Reactor CR140 Up To 250 Gallons $240.00
Octopus Calcium Reactor CR-140 CR-CV-OCT/CR140, Recommended for tanks up to 400 gal. $229.95
RFCa-6 Reverse Flow Calcium Reactor by Precision Marine, Recommended Capacity: 500 gallons $528.95
RFCa-4 Reverse Flow Calcium Reactor by Precision Marine, Recommended Capacity: 250 gallons $398.95
Precision Marine KR-620 Professional Kalkwasser Reactor, $259.95
Calcium Reactor C $259.95 up to 200 gallons (800 l)
Premium Aquatics GEO Calcium Reactor - 6 x 12, Aquarium capacity - 300 gallons $315.00
C-1502 KORALLIN KALKREAKTOR - FOR UP TO 400G $386.95
PRECISION MARINE Professional Kalk Reactor KR620 $244.95
Korallin 3002 Calcium Reactor w/Eheim 1048 pump $460.95
KNOP Calcium Reactor HD w/pump - For 150 to 350 gal $589.99
KNOP Calcium Reactor C w/pump - For up to 200 gal $259.99
Korallin 1502 Calcium Reactor w/Eheim 1048 pump $386.95
Precision Marine Reverse Flow RFCa4 Calcium Reactor, Maximum Tank Size: 400 Gallons $479.00
KNOP Calcium Reactor C up to 200gal (800L) $259.00KNOP Calcium Reactor HD 150 to 350gal (600-1500L) $590.00Korallin C1502 Calcium Reactor with Eheim Pump up to 400gal $386.98
Precision Marine Calcium Reactor CR422 $399.99 Recommended Capacity: 250 gallonsPrecision Marine Calcium Reactor CR622 $579.99 Recommended Capacity: 500 gallons
CR-100 Pacific Coast Calcium Reactor up to 250 gallons $286.99
CR-140 Pacific Coast Calcium Reactor up to 500 gallons $378.99
CR-70 Pacific Coast Calcium Reactor up to 100 gallons $196.99(PM) RFCa4 250 GALLONS $399.99
(PM) RFCa6 500 GALLONS $529.99
Calcium Reactor 422 $399.99 Recommended Capacity: 250 (PM)
Calcium Reactor 622 $499.99 Recommended Capacity: 500 (PM)
Geo Calcium Reactor 618 up to 350 gallons $350.00
Geo Calcium Reactor 818 $600
Knop-C Calcium Reactor (up to 200 gallons) $319.00
(PM) CR622 $475.00 Recommended Capacity 400 gallons
(PM) CR622D $600.00 Recommended Capacity 400 gallons
A few to check out here:
CR2, GEO Calcium Reactors and Precision Marine reactors
http://finsdepot.com/reactors_and_media.html
https://reefwarehouse.com/Calcium_Reactors_Knop.php
http://www.homemarine.net/deltec_calcium_reactors.htm

Note: Also I not know if the cost on the deltec reactors come with all parts, or I have to spend a few extra hundred on each of them?
Please do take your time, for we still have a few months before I will need to order the reactor for the 150 gal reef tank>

The time is coming ever so near to where i will finally begin to enjoy something out of these tanks>
Thanks
Buddy

[saltysupply]

I would suggest a korallin calcium reactor...and for phosphate a two little fishes phosban reactor or a kent marine phosreactor.