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    Deltec pf500 calcium reactor/mag?

    Hey guys i have a deltec pf500 calcium reactor and would like to know if anyone out there uses ZEOmag Magnesium Granulate (from Korallen-zucht) i was thinking of using this and was wondering if the size of granulates would work ok in the deltec calcium reactor?

    the size of the deltec media is small IMO but i cant find exactly how small?

    and i am getting sick of adding Seachems Mag supplement EVERYDAY and my MAG is still ONLY 1170! i need to get it up to atleast 1250! so i think this may work?

    anyone have any thoughts?

    thanks!

    Nick
    275 Gallon Envision Acrylics Tank, 70 gallon sump, BK 300 internal, Zeovit, 5 sequence darts (1 on a oceansmotions 4-way), medusa dual controller, 2 ebo jaer 250w heaters, 1/2 hp JBJ comercial chiller, 4 RO IIIs w/14k hamilitons, 4 VHOs super actinic, deltec pf500 Ca Rx, 3 reef ceramic pillar, and 1 reef ceramic mini-reef, 5 ceramic closed loop intake screen covers, with 50ish pounds of LR
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    Mg granulate is meant only to help you maintain the Mg levels and not increase it. You should try to boost the Mg levels to where you want them and then put in enuff Mg granulate until the levels are steady on a daily basis.

    I used Tropic Marine MG supplement to boost the levels to about 1250 and its rock steady at that level with about 10-15% of the media in my PF1000 consisting of the Mg granulates. I'm using ARM as the media so its not fluidizing in my case. Will replace the media with Rowalith c++ once the current ARM is fully dissolved/depleted.

    hth
    Farish

    Setup: 250G System, ATI Powermodul 10x80w T5s, 4x6100 Tunze Streams & 7095 MultiController, Deltec PF1000 CR, Deltec AP902 Skimmer, IKS, Zeovit, Artica 1Hp Chiller

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    • #3
      thanks Farish- i know i have to get my mag to where i want it then throw the granulate in, i am just wondering if the product i listed above will work in the deltec calcium reactor? being fluidized and all?

      thanks!

      Nick
      275 Gallon Envision Acrylics Tank, 70 gallon sump, BK 300 internal, Zeovit, 5 sequence darts (1 on a oceansmotions 4-way), medusa dual controller, 2 ebo jaer 250w heaters, 1/2 hp JBJ comercial chiller, 4 RO IIIs w/14k hamilitons, 4 VHOs super actinic, deltec pf500 Ca Rx, 3 reef ceramic pillar, and 1 reef ceramic mini-reef, 5 ceramic closed loop intake screen covers, with 50ish pounds of LR

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      • #4
        It should work as the MG granulates aint that heavy. You will still have the fluidizing effect for your CR media. Go for it!
        Farish

        Setup: 250G System, ATI Powermodul 10x80w T5s, 4x6100 Tunze Streams & 7095 MultiController, Deltec PF1000 CR, Deltec AP902 Skimmer, IKS, Zeovit, Artica 1Hp Chiller

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        • #5
          alright it looks like i will have to order some of this stuff!

          thanks Farish! hey where are you from BTW?

          thanks!

          Nick
          275 Gallon Envision Acrylics Tank, 70 gallon sump, BK 300 internal, Zeovit, 5 sequence darts (1 on a oceansmotions 4-way), medusa dual controller, 2 ebo jaer 250w heaters, 1/2 hp JBJ comercial chiller, 4 RO IIIs w/14k hamilitons, 4 VHOs super actinic, deltec pf500 Ca Rx, 3 reef ceramic pillar, and 1 reef ceramic mini-reef, 5 ceramic closed loop intake screen covers, with 50ish pounds of LR

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          • #6
            Im from Singapore about 1 yr walking distance from where you are at.. LOL
            Farish

            Setup: 250G System, ATI Powermodul 10x80w T5s, 4x6100 Tunze Streams & 7095 MultiController, Deltec PF1000 CR, Deltec AP902 Skimmer, IKS, Zeovit, Artica 1Hp Chiller

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            • #7
              haha i thought you were from somewhere besides the US!

              do you feel your calcium recator can keep up with the demands of your SPS?

              thanks!

              Nick
              275 Gallon Envision Acrylics Tank, 70 gallon sump, BK 300 internal, Zeovit, 5 sequence darts (1 on a oceansmotions 4-way), medusa dual controller, 2 ebo jaer 250w heaters, 1/2 hp JBJ comercial chiller, 4 RO IIIs w/14k hamilitons, 4 VHOs super actinic, deltec pf500 Ca Rx, 3 reef ceramic pillar, and 1 reef ceramic mini-reef, 5 ceramic closed loop intake screen covers, with 50ish pounds of LR

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              • #8
                Originally posted by fkadir
                Im from Singapore about 1 yr walking distance from where you are at.. LOL
                LMAO Thnx. Farish, for the chuckle. Bob
                "There might be something to this ZEOvit"

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by nbd13
                  haha i thought you were from somewhere besides the US!

                  do you feel your calcium recator can keep up with the demands of your SPS?

                  thanks!

                  Nick
                  The PF1000 is way way overrated for my reef. I think its rated for 800G or so. Currently, the CR's capability is not being tested at all, running the chamber Ph at 6.7 in the day and 6.8 at night to help with Ph stability with rock steady KH/CA/MG values. Effluent is almost a constant stream..
                  Farish

                  Setup: 250G System, ATI Powermodul 10x80w T5s, 4x6100 Tunze Streams & 7095 MultiController, Deltec PF1000 CR, Deltec AP902 Skimmer, IKS, Zeovit, Artica 1Hp Chiller

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                  • #10
                    yeah i thought it was a bit much for a 250 gallon tank, i have a 180 total water volume of about 245ish so i hope the pf500 can keep up when i start to get serious about stocking, right now i have about 5 SPS and wont add anymore for about another 2 weeks.

                    good to hear you like it though!

                    thanks for the help!

                    Nick
                    275 Gallon Envision Acrylics Tank, 70 gallon sump, BK 300 internal, Zeovit, 5 sequence darts (1 on a oceansmotions 4-way), medusa dual controller, 2 ebo jaer 250w heaters, 1/2 hp JBJ comercial chiller, 4 RO IIIs w/14k hamilitons, 4 VHOs super actinic, deltec pf500 Ca Rx, 3 reef ceramic pillar, and 1 reef ceramic mini-reef, 5 ceramic closed loop intake screen covers, with 50ish pounds of LR

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                    • #11
                      Yeah, that PF1000 and my new AP902 works absolutely perfectly with minimal fuss. Deltec!

                      Now to get my hands on the Red Dragon pump! LOL
                      Farish

                      Setup: 250G System, ATI Powermodul 10x80w T5s, 4x6100 Tunze Streams & 7095 MultiController, Deltec PF1000 CR, Deltec AP902 Skimmer, IKS, Zeovit, Artica 1Hp Chiller

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                      • #12
                        haha from what i hear you should love the red dragon if you can get one!

                        they move so much water and use so little electricity!

                        amazing product!

                        have you posted pics of your tank?

                        Nick
                        275 Gallon Envision Acrylics Tank, 70 gallon sump, BK 300 internal, Zeovit, 5 sequence darts (1 on a oceansmotions 4-way), medusa dual controller, 2 ebo jaer 250w heaters, 1/2 hp JBJ comercial chiller, 4 RO IIIs w/14k hamilitons, 4 VHOs super actinic, deltec pf500 Ca Rx, 3 reef ceramic pillar, and 1 reef ceramic mini-reef, 5 ceramic closed loop intake screen covers, with 50ish pounds of LR

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                        • #13
                          My Tank

                          Overall look for my Reef. Pic is about 1 month old (I think)

                          Farish

                          Setup: 250G System, ATI Powermodul 10x80w T5s, 4x6100 Tunze Streams & 7095 MultiController, Deltec PF1000 CR, Deltec AP902 Skimmer, IKS, Zeovit, Artica 1Hp Chiller

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                          • #14
                            WOW that looks really nice!

                            how long have you been on ZEO?

                            Nick
                            275 Gallon Envision Acrylics Tank, 70 gallon sump, BK 300 internal, Zeovit, 5 sequence darts (1 on a oceansmotions 4-way), medusa dual controller, 2 ebo jaer 250w heaters, 1/2 hp JBJ comercial chiller, 4 RO IIIs w/14k hamilitons, 4 VHOs super actinic, deltec pf500 Ca Rx, 3 reef ceramic pillar, and 1 reef ceramic mini-reef, 5 ceramic closed loop intake screen covers, with 50ish pounds of LR

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                            • #15
                              About 4 months I think. Corals have darken a bit from that pic due to the overzealous feeding of high nutrient foods in an attempt to convince my new Achilles Tang to start feeding!
                              Farish

                              Setup: 250G System, ATI Powermodul 10x80w T5s, 4x6100 Tunze Streams & 7095 MultiController, Deltec PF1000 CR, Deltec AP902 Skimmer, IKS, Zeovit, Artica 1Hp Chiller

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