DIY Ca Reactor

[binford4000]

I started to Make a bio sand filter a few years back,I had it about 80% done then decided to go with Bio Pellets. Bad idea to be honest. So now with the new tank going better then expected I need to do something about all the 2 part we are doaseing. I have come to the conclusion that adding that much of anything is not good for a reef tank! So considering that both 2 part and Ca reactors both have good benefits why not just use a little of both ! Here is a picture of what I am starting with. Tried to give this thing away but am glad no one grabbed it. This will save me hundreds of dollars !

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[binford4000]

First thing to do is make a media plate that will hold 50#'s of ARM course media yet allow plenty of water thru the reactor. This is what I came up with.

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I bought a Milwaukee regulator and selanoid valve and have a pinpoint probe and probe adapter coming from premium so we will update this as the mail man delivers the new toys !

[Tom@HaslettMI]

That's going to be a big Ca reactor! How tall is it?

I think you'll really enjoy having a reactor, and wont miss all of the hassle of dosing.

I'm looking forward to seeing how you convert this. Oh, the attachment in your second post didn't work.

Tom

[MizTanks]

Where's the pic?!! :)

[binford4000]

That's going to be a big Ca reactor! How tall is it?

I think you'll really enjoy having a reactor, and wont miss all of the hassle of dosing.

I'm looking forward to seeing how you convert this. Oh, the attachment in your second post didn't work.

Tom

I am going to run 2 part also. Just not as much as I presently doase

[binford4000]

Where's the pic?!! :)

I reloaded the attachment

[MizTanks]

Wow! Imagine the bubbles I could make the grand babies :)

[binford4000]

So I opened up the regulator box to look at the new toy. Looks nice and it comes very highly recommended . I noticed the bubble counter has no oil in it. Anyone know what oil or fluid is used in it ??

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[binford4000]

That's going to be a big Ca reactor! How tall is it?

I think you'll really enjoy having a reactor, and wont miss all of the hassle of dosing.

I'm looking forward to seeing how you convert this. Oh, the attachment in your second post didn't work.

Tom

The base is 6" tall x 18" long x18" wide and the chamber is 5 1/2" inside diameter X 48" tall. I am guessing it will hold 50 lbs of media. I am planning to use a 20# tank

[ReefTech]

Marine depot has the bubble counter fluid for sale....just one bottle well full the whole thing up and its only a couple bucks

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[binford4000]

Installed diffuser plate base today.

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Need to do some machine work on the lid and base then it is time to slap it together

[binford4000]

Picked up a 10# Co2 tank and 50#'s of media today. Should be enough to fill this thing !

[binford4000]

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Well got the media in to load test the plate and it's mounts. 46 lbs later we are looking good

[Sir Patrick]

Looks awesome man, you build this thing from scratch?

[binford4000]

Looks awesome man, you build this thing from scratch?

Yeah, it originally was going to be a sand filter tho. That was a few years ago. It will need some tweaks but should save me a ton. Reactors without tanks and regs are crazy. So far I have about 400 into this build. Total cost will be around 475-500. That's less then a tiny GEO. Lol and I shouldn't need to add media for years.

How ya like the logo?? Rofl

[Sir Patrick]

Logo is awsome.

[Tom@HaslettMI]

Any updates on the humongous CaRx?

Also where did you get the bulk reactor media?

Thanks,
tom

[binford4000]

will be updateing soon.All parts are just waiting for me to slap em together !!

[MizTanks]

Well get to slappin Ole Man!! :)

[binford4000]

Well got some time today so slapped it together !!

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[binford4000]

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Little better picture. Tank lights messin up the phone

[MizTanks]

Oh my!! That thing is huge!! Lol almost as tall as me :) Great job Chuck!

[Poseidon]

B e a s t l y !!!

[binford4000]

Oh my!! That thing is huge!! Lol almost as tall as me :) Great job Chuck!

What!?? Doesn't everyone run 46 lbs of media in there calcium reactor?? Lol ok ok even my hero Tim Allen might ask if I'm over compensating ! You should see my lawn mower tho ! I am eyeing a 427 for it's upgrade !! He he he he

[binford4000]

B e a s t l y !!!

What!? It's only 52"'s tall !!! Told ya I would find something to do with that tube I bought off ya !! Lol

[binford4000]

Here's some more pics of the build

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Closed loop motor

[binford4000]

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This is the water and Co2 inlet ports

[binford4000]

And of course here's my work partner !!

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