How important is a calcium reactor?

In marine and reef aquariums, a calcium reactor creates a balance of alkalinity. The effluent is returned to the reef aquarium where the calcium is consumed by organisms, primarily corals when building skeletons. A calcium reactor is an efficient method to supply calcium to a reef aquarium.

What pH do you set a calcium reactor to?

The pH setpoint of 6.5 is best and will be the safest setpoint to produce the most concentrated solution. We recommend the more concentrated solution because you don’t have to dose as much which means the feed pump will last longer and operate with less noise.

What pH do calcium reactors run at?

6.5-6.9
In order to melt media, you need to maintain a pH of 6.5-6.9 inside the calcium reactor. A pH monitor, such as the American Marine Pinpoint, or a pH controller, such as the one included with some Neptune Systems Apex controllers, will come in very handy to monitor and control the pH.

How long does it take for calcium reactor to work?

It will take at least 2-4 weeks to properly dial in your reactor. As your tank grows, coral consumption will increase; you will need to adjust your reactor as well to meet the higher demand. Effluent water exiting the calcium reactor will have a low pH due to the injection of CO2.

Does a calcium reactor maintain alkalinity?

A calcium reactor is a more advanced method of maintaining calcium and alkalinity in a reef tank. It eliminates many of the common problems reefers experience using other methods. Intermediate and advanced hobbyists alike generally love the advantages a calcium reactor offers and achieve great success using them.

What does a reactor do in aquarium?

A media reactor is an aquarium filtration device that contains filter media. It helps to increase the effectiveness of the filter media inside by forcing all water that enters the reactor to come in contact with the media.