Next will be adding Co2 and tuning this to my tanks needs.. Thanks for watching everyone!
@Mangeeknetwork7 жыл бұрын
Not sure if you live by a gas supply shop, but if you ever run into not having gas on the weekend try some Homebrew Shop.
@DiepBlueC11 ай бұрын
This video is awesome. Your voice is like a professional voiceover. That magnesium media is called dolomite, it is a good idea to run in your reactor but you may find that it needs a lower reactor pH to dissolve (in comparison to the aragonite). I hope you have been loving the reactor for the last 6 years now!
@DiepBlueC11 ай бұрын
One item for folks watching, there is one drawback to running a CARX off of a manifold. You precisely meter your output to handle your tank's need, but with a manifold, if you open up another valve on the manifold, you lower manifold pressure and therefore lower water flow to your CARX as well, so it means it all needs to be balanced as a system. If you feed it with a kamoer stepper motor pump or masterflex, you can control the output much more reliably/precisely.
@pelphrey7 жыл бұрын
Great video!! That GSP is going to thrive with that calcium reactor!!
@Moondoggy19415 жыл бұрын
2:18 The blue funnel that BRS sells for their RO/DI works perfectly for adding media to reactors.
@ReefDudes7 жыл бұрын
Great Update CJ, You will love it once your tank is full of coral. Once dialed in to your coral load it will be very low maintenance.
@Shayna-jy2vc7 жыл бұрын
I can almost picture the corals now great job getting closer
@mooosey697 жыл бұрын
Great vid CJ. Please keep us posted on your findings with this. I only have a 40g tank at the minute but when I upgrade this seems like to way to go with dosing!! Strong work
@Madstyle17 жыл бұрын
cj good job on this setup man. tank and sump looks awesome. keep up the good work
@anthonysnoeren85607 жыл бұрын
I love all your videos CJ you're so detailed with all your explanations on everything! Your sump is a masterpiece!!! Your tank as well!👍
@dailycoral7 жыл бұрын
Excellent video CJ! That's a cool design with the way they did their built in plumbing into the lid..keep us posted how it works for you!
@CJSAQUARIUMS7 жыл бұрын
Daily Reefing thanks man... it is small and seems to be workin well so far.. don't have anything to compare it to from personal use but I'm happy with it
@SamWilliamson3177 жыл бұрын
Awesome. This model or something close to it will be my next big purchase along with a Neptune Apex. Like the setup Cj!
@CJSAQUARIUMS7 жыл бұрын
Bearded Leprechaun yes def is a nice little reactor and it has a very small footprint which was important in my cramped sump..
@n2dchaos7 жыл бұрын
Nice system!!! I want to see Corals in that tank soon.
@WCorbin1827 жыл бұрын
That's a clean looking Sump good job CJ I think it's gonna be great 👍🏽
@MatanIluz6 жыл бұрын
this rector pump is 110~240v? or only 110? will adapter from US to EU will be enough thanks great video!
@ukreef59457 жыл бұрын
I cannot find part 3 of 3........
@BraddaMarlon7 жыл бұрын
I've been thinking about getting a reactor also for more stability
@reydelps47827 жыл бұрын
Hey CJ, I'm really interested in having my own reef tank. It looks like you have to put in a lot of money/time if you really want to see results. If I start should I go with a nano tank or straight to a big one?.
@CJSAQUARIUMS7 жыл бұрын
Delps medium size 50-75 gallon would be my suggestion but end of the day it is a large investment so get the size tank u can afford
@luizmakesvideos7 жыл бұрын
I'm in the process of setting up a 25g reef, and i'm pushing $1000 very soon with good equipment from "reputable" brands. Could be a bit cheaper if i wanted to, but it could also be much more expensive too.
@reydelps47827 жыл бұрын
Damn, that's seems like a bit to much. I have that kind of money but not really to begin a hobby like reefing. I thought with such a small tank you wouldn't even be pushing $500. I guess I have to gather more knowledge on in it as well then. Because the cost in my head wasn't that much.
@luizmakesvideos7 жыл бұрын
In my experience, double your initial cost and that will give you a more accurate estimate on initial start up. The thing with bigger tanks, although more stable in water quality, is that the equipment used to run them are often more expensive. You'll need a stronger heater, stronger/multiple pumps, larger/multiple lights; you most likely need an ro/di water system - imagine having to make multiple trips to the grocery store for freshwater or to the fish store for saltwater. Took me 3 years to pull the trigger on this thing.
@reydelps47827 жыл бұрын
Can't you buy an RODI system that changes tap water into the water you need for the fish. Those a very valid points, never thought of it that way. Maybe I should wait until I'm able to afford a bigger tank and the required equipment needed. I rather stable water quality in a bigger tank than having to be worried all the time of something going wrong in a smaller tank.
@diverdown5077 жыл бұрын
Very informative video CJ. I was wondering how that thing all went together.
@rubenboycst4 жыл бұрын
Awesome set up!!! Looking to get on CalRx too. Just one question... I notice that most people have theirs with their output dropping a small drops back into their sump. Does it need to be a correlation between the amount of water going in the Rx vs going out?
@CJSAQUARIUMS4 жыл бұрын
Too much to type I cover it in videos on this reactor check on my channel
@johnsreef26227 жыл бұрын
Very Cool. I am battling keeping alk, and Calcium . Looking for Alk 9.0 Calcium 450 and Mag at 1350 to 1400. Is that what you would go for? I have really slow growth right now. Calcium was 400 and alk around 8.0 Mag 1350. Just working with the dosing to keep it steady. Happy to hear you added an outside line. Once I added a line to bring outside air to my skimmer my PH moved up to an average of 8.25. Its working great. 8.18 is my low and that was with 15 people in the house for a family get together. I have a 3/4" inside diameter line running 36'. Before adding the line I was averaging 7.95. Big difference.
@CJSAQUARIUMS7 жыл бұрын
John sounds close to what I would like my parameters to be... I just want stability ... if it ends up being alittle lower or higher then so be it... my ph never hits 8 even with air from outside. Just a normal thing in my house...
@NationalReefing7 жыл бұрын
bring on the golden age of the CaRx lol ... How did know Cj to include 1cup of Mg chips and place them at the top vs thru-out the media or on the bottom? IMO they can be one intimidating piece of equipment but your multi-part video series helps!
@ogsvideos64237 жыл бұрын
Nice vid bro, whatever happened to the smooth CatDaddy music you used to play in your vids? Good stuff
@CJSAQUARIUMS7 жыл бұрын
OG`s Fishroom decided to test out a new mic and see if it sounded ok with no music... don't worry tho music isn't gone for good.. just switching it up 👍🏾
@SantaMonicaFiltration7 жыл бұрын
Media is really neat... basically melting some coral bones.
@crazyfreddysreefs12617 жыл бұрын
it look great now lets hope it WORKSS......GOOD LUCK
@ureshiihi5 жыл бұрын
How did you get the air out? I’ve been running for a week and there’s still air trapped
@squarefour14 жыл бұрын
Why did you remove the carbon filter? Is it not necessary anymore? I have room for both.
@CJSAQUARIUMS4 жыл бұрын
Clogs too quick
@atmyworkshop83857 жыл бұрын
Great video, when you're using your hands in the video do you strap the camera to your chest or use a tripod?
@CJSAQUARIUMS7 жыл бұрын
At My WorkShop sometimes I hold it with my chin and chest.. other times I use a tripod .. depends on the situation
@MarineAquariumNovice7 жыл бұрын
Looks great man! Any concerns of overdosing mag with the current amount of media?
@CJSAQUARIUMS7 жыл бұрын
I added a pretty small amount compared tot he ARM media.. so im hoping i wont have that issue.. but adjustments will be made is needed..
@MarineAquariumNovice7 жыл бұрын
Awesome, can't wait to see how it does for you! Im currently dosing in mine and using ur system as a dual tank experiment in a way. Cant wait for the coral to take off!
@thomast.85464 жыл бұрын
Do you still use this calcium reactor and would you recommend it still? I'm looking to buy one soon.
@smiles1969able3 жыл бұрын
lol i just ordered one '
@thomast.854611 ай бұрын
@@smiles1969able I have a T3. It's a nice calcium reactor.
@hyon83664 жыл бұрын
Sweet video!!
@JCSReefing7 жыл бұрын
CJ'S AQUARIUMS, What regulator are you using on your calcium reactor?