calcium reactor setting

bhopwood · 03-20-2005, 08:27 AM

I just built a calcium reactor for my 65g hex and running it for two weeks. I used a micro controller value instead of a bubble counter and just tuned the valve so the Milwaukee ph controller keeps my ph in the chamber at 6.3 to 6.5. My friend at work also built one the same but uses a bubble counter. My question is what would be the best set up too have? The value comes on every hour for 1 min. like mine or for long periods like my friends. We both have @ 800ppm cal coming out. And the cal is coming up in tank.

wanareef · 03-21-2005, 03:52 AM

If it works - I would not change it. Just keep an eye on the ph out

Geoff · 03-21-2005, 10:29 AM

Welcome to TRT!!

the bubble counter is just another way to check everything is going ok. it is just a handy visual check. they are cheap.

G~

bhopwood · 03-22-2005, 06:41 PM

Thanks for the welcome.Sorry it took so long to reply. I hope to get alot of help at TRT. I am new to salt after year of fresh. I started in Nov. with a 60g hex and sorry to say only been able to kill few fish,but keep a clam, blenny and some small corals alive.