suggestions on p/s and ca reactor

[kelly]

well after much skimping and saving i've come up with 1200$ to spend on a new p/s and a calcium reactor. i have a 120gal r/r aga tank w/a dsb. my thoughts on the skimmer are external?only have 24" inside my stand and big enough to put on a larger tank in the future. ca reactor never had one so i need a good reliable EASY to setup . one that would handle a heavily loaded 180 or 220 gal in the future. i am working towards a sps only tank. and finally the most bang for my buck on both! thanks in advance.

 

[CarlaW]

Take a look at Barr Aquatics, he makes calcium reactors also. I've used 2 of his skimmers and they are a great item!!!

 

[kelly]

thanks do you have a link?

 

[CarlaW]

thanks do you have a link?

http://www.barraquatic.com/
Try that, he's out of Spokane,Wa.
HTH

 

[NaH2O]

Hey kelly - I've heard good things about Geo reactors, but don't have first hand experience with them. I am looking to purchase a Geo reactor in the near future. For skimmers, are you restricted to the 24" height, or are you willing to have the skimmer out from under the stand?

Here is a thread - IAP (a sponsor here) started making skimmers and calcium reactors. You may want to send a PM or ask in their sponsor forum about the products. Here are a couple of threads: Skimmers and Calcium Reactors, and this one - My New 300 gallon Tank. This thread shows a skimmer IAP made with 2 towers, so it could fit under the stand. You can see pics later in the thread of the skimmer working.

 

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[kelly]

Nikki, I'm leaning towards an external skimmer, but don't want one to dominate my living room or be too noisy. I checked out the the one charlie suggested and they seem to be well built and reasonably priced. Iwill check out geo and iap also,thanks for you reply

 

[rmhuntley]

if you want an external skimmer just get the deltec ap1003...oh wait, you said reasonably priced.. nevermind