My DIY Kalk Reactor [Archive] - Saltwater Aquariums

ssgibby

10-03-2003, 08:46 PM

I first have to state that I have tried to work with acrylic and failed miserably several times. So I had frank at reefconcepts build the cylinder for me, and I did the rest. I will post some more detailed pics as soon as I update my web site. I have the input/output coming from the bottom, because I did not want to drill/tap the holes in the side of cylinder. The cylinder is 30" Tall x 8" in dia (6 gallons)

Irisservice

10-04-2003, 12:37 AM

I want one!!!!
:)

ssgibby

10-04-2003, 11:28 AM

We can do it.

ssgibby

10-04-2003, 11:48 AM

I updated my site, here is some quick plans.

http://www.scottsaragibbons.com/reeftank/DIY/Reactor/NilsenKalkReactor.htm

Irisservice

10-06-2003, 10:05 PM

Which one should i go for and why?money not being an issue.

Aqua Controller Pro
Aqua Controller II

ssgibby

10-06-2003, 10:29 PM

I looked into the pro, and opted for the II. The pro will measuer conductivity and has the ability to contoll a micro switch I think. I had no reason to monitor confductivity, and I had no plan on using microswitches. I have yet to regret purchasing the II. Hope that helps.

ssgibby

10-06-2003, 10:30 PM

It will also measure dissolved o2 but I really not sure what that does for us

satnu

10-06-2003, 11:43 PM

You have pics of this baby plumbed and running? Would love to see them if you have the time?

Irisservice

10-07-2003, 11:50 PM

He is still working on it.
:wink:

ssgibby

10-19-2003, 09:22 PM

Here is the finished product. I have a mag 7 setup on my Aquacontroller to stir the mix every 12 hours for 1 hour. During the stirring period the AC turns off the float switch. The float switch comes on 2 hrs after the stirring has completed. This prevents the tank getting toped off with a super saturated dose of kalk. It seems to take 1 - 1.5 hrs for the kalk to settle.
The picture here is with the pump on, and about 5 shot glasses of kalk in the reactor.

Irisservice

10-19-2003, 10:51 PM

wow looks good,I wish I had one.....
:?

(inside Joke)

ssgibby

10-19-2003, 11:03 PM

yea, and I wish mine did not have a cracked lid LOL he he he

ssgibby

11-09-2003, 09:14 PM

You know, I built another one... Maybe it will show up on here!

Irisservice

11-09-2003, 09:50 PM

OK!!!! I have the other one.

Zack

11-10-2003, 04:57 PM

awsome john!! Love to see some pics too.

Irisservice

11-19-2003, 12:36 PM

ok here is mine....,but i will have to sell it because its too big for the spot i wanted to put it in. So i will have to make another one slightly smaller...