calcium reactor vs dosing pump

[Aquattro]

I've always used a reactor and wouldn't switch. I fill the tank once a year and replace media every 6 months, otherwise a set and forget setup. I also believe the quality of dissolved media is better for the tank, vs dosing that can leave salts of the compounds being dosed (chloride, sulfates, etc)

[Madreefer]

Originally Posted by Aquattro

I've always used a reactor and wouldn't switch. I fill the tank once a year and replace media every 6 months, otherwise a set and forget setup. I also believe the quality of dissolved media is better for the tank, vs dosing that can leave salts of the compounds being dosed (chloride, sulfates, etc)

I agree. It was tricky for me when first setting up my reactor but once dialed in it's pretty simple.

[michika]

Originally Posted by Aquattro

I've always used a reactor and wouldn't switch. I fill the tank once a year and replace media every 6 months, otherwise a set and forget setup. I also believe the quality of dissolved media is better for the tank, vs dosing that can leave salts of the compounds being dosed (chloride, sulfates, etc)

I dose via a pump right now and would go back to a reactor in a hearbeat if I could. Unfortunately sourcing media is very difficult as the supply seems to be inconsistent in size, regularlity and pricing. The set it and forget aspect is extremely appealing and works like a dream (once you've got it dialed in right).


Brad,

Where do you find media?

[Bblinks]

Calcium reactor here, much easier for larger tanks.

[Amadod2]

Currently there are no vertex reactors on the market! And everywhere I go they recommend dosing pumps instead, starting to feel like these places are looking for a sale instead of giving helpful advice

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by michika

Brad,

Where do you find media?

I buy 50 pound bags of large grain crushed coral.