I have a KNOP Model C calcium reactor that I got used for my 75 gallon SPS reef about 4-5 months or more ago. Well since it was used, the bubble counter leaked Co2, and the pump leaked, and the actual reactor body leaked in about 3 places. So I got some wire ties, fixed the pump, and some sereous PVC glue and fixed the reactor leaking. Then I noticed the Co2 going into the bubble counter wasnt consistent. So I had to replace the Regulater cause it was broken. So I went out and bought a JBJ regulator with solenoid for $125.00. Ouch. The used reactor with pump was $125, BTW. Now it is a few months later and I dont think the ARM media is going down at all. It has been in there for 3 months and it has only gone down 1/2 to the bottom of the chamber. So it is FILLED with detrious, so is the Sponge that prevents the media from exiting the chamber. Should I just take the thing apart and get rid of the media in it and put new in, and get everything going again, or is it time for a new reactor? I would like one of those shuran ones...was considering buying one when I bought the one I have but thought...naw...that thing is WAY too expensive! SO I have my KNOP. Is it a good brand? Ohh and I fixed the bubble counter with PVC glue.
Ohh well it works fine now!
So should I clean the reactor and put new sand in...prehaps the sand is concrete??? Whadda U think. (Just if I decide to replace the reactor this summer...who makes a super high-quality DIY reactor???)
Thanks
BTW the corals arent growing too fast at all......

So should I clean the reactor and put new sand in...prehaps the sand is concrete??? Whadda U think. (Just if I decide to replace the reactor this summer...who makes a super high-quality DIY reactor???)
Thanks

BTW the corals arent growing too fast at all......

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