Bpb Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 Well...I had other people build them. Posted up a few WTB ads on R2R, RC, and planted tank and had enough responses in the first day I had several to pick from. If you WANT to build one yourself you can easily source the parts on eBay, or if there's a local gas shop in Austin (I don't know) you can find them in person. There are numerous build instruction threads all over on planted tank and on RC on how to do it. You need like 5-10 pieces and a couple crescent wrenches and Teflon tape. Super easy. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reburn Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 I bought mine and JimH regs from "flowerfishs" on theplantedtank.net There is several guys that build regs and always a couple ads in the for sale section. You have to register as a member to see the for sale section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reburn Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 Regulator nudie shots I like the matheson but they are high, I run a victor sgt5000, they are just as high. The Harris is a good solid reg too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaac Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 wowzers, cant wait to see the new setup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bpb Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 Lovely. Yeah the SS Mathesons and Victors and especially he Parkers are super high and even used you can expect to pay in excess of 400-500 for a complete build but those are more status symbol than necessary. They're beautiful don't get me wrong. But in the world of dual stage regulators there are no bad ones. They're all good. So you can save a little and maybe go with even a brass one. I got this one built by AlanLe on reef central. $250 Concoa SS And this one built by a guy (forget his name) who is on both planted tank and r2r. $200 Air Products brass Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 Installed.... Funny thing is the same thing is happening... I can't keep a steady bubble rate... After some googling.. It appears my Milwaukee regulator might have been the problem the whole time. Apparently it's very common for them to intermittently stop and have to be tweaked a lot. I pulled the co2 line to see if there was a lot of pressure in the reactor and it was super easy to blow air, so pressure is defiantly not the problem on this reactor.. I guess I have to get a new regulator.. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Yeah, from what you mentioned as your issues, I was figuring the plumbing or the regulator was at fault, not the CaRX. I just figured you wanted an excuse to get a new reactor since you jumped on the Geo so fast! [emoji4] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juiceman Posted July 11, 2016 Author Share Posted July 11, 2016 Installed.... Funny thing is the same thing is happening... I can't keep a steady bubble rate... After some googling.. It appears my Milwaukee regulator might have been the problem the whole time. Apparently it's very common for them to intermittently stop and have to be tweaked a lot. I pulled the co2 line to see if there was a lot of pressure in the reactor and it was super easy to blow air, so pressure is defiantly not the problem on this reactor.. I guess I have to get a new regulator.. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Yeah, from what you mentioned as your issues, I was figuring the plumbing or the regulator was at fault, not the CaRX. I just figured you wanted an excuse to get a new reactor since you jumped on the Geo so fast! [emoji4] Ehh.... I wanted a more user friendly reactor anyway... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 If you need to borrow my Aquarium Plants Carbon Doser I'm selling, let me know. You can use it until its sold. If you use it and just want to keep it, just show me the money Juiceman. [emoji4] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juiceman Posted July 11, 2016 Author Share Posted July 11, 2016 If you need to borrow my Aquarium Plants Carbon Doser I'm selling, let me know. You can use it until its sold. If you use it and just want to keep it, just show me the money Juiceman. [emoji4] The thought crossed my mind Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juiceman Posted July 11, 2016 Author Share Posted July 11, 2016 Yoga mats for under the sump and reactors... Let's make this thing quiet! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juiceman Posted July 11, 2016 Author Share Posted July 11, 2016 Went ahead and picked up Ty's carbon doser. Gets me going with a good regulator immediately. I may go with a dual regulator later. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bpb Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 That'll immediately make your reactor more stable. Due to more stable gas injection. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juiceman Posted July 12, 2016 Author Share Posted July 12, 2016 This is a big motha floppa! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juiceman Posted July 12, 2016 Author Share Posted July 12, 2016 Looks like the ideal operating height for the skimmer is 7-8.5". That means I'd cut my current first baffle down by about 5". That will put the skimmer at the base of the sump. Ironically it's exactly how much I was already planning on trimming! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnM Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 If you dont want to cut it down can always build a stand for the skimmer Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juiceman Posted July 12, 2016 Author Share Posted July 12, 2016 If you dont want to cut it down can always build a stand for the skimmer Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk We'll see once the new stand is in place how much wiggle room I have. I'd love to have the automatic neck cleaner. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juiceman Posted July 12, 2016 Author Share Posted July 12, 2016 Tested my live rock bin for po4 a few weeks ago.. It was .95 So I acid washed the dry rock and separated the live rock. 6/29 LR .45 Dr .65 7/7 started lanthanum chloride dripping into a 10 micron filter sock.. Po4 tests today: LR .06 Dr .02 I think that definitely worked! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Wardlaw Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk sharp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaac Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 niiiice.. what are you going to panel it with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juiceman Posted July 13, 2016 Author Share Posted July 13, 2016 niiiice.. what are you going to panel it with? Wood...? Haha. Not that far with that aspect yet, probably just plain wood panels for now, pending something nicer. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juiceman Posted July 13, 2016 Author Share Posted July 13, 2016 I was running the Korallin Calcium Reactor at 6.65 to keep up with alk using ARM media. I started the geo with reborn at 6.9 figuring I'd be safe... It went up 1.5 DKH in 2 days! Maybe the reborn melts at a higher ph than the ARM? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juiceman Posted July 14, 2016 Author Share Posted July 14, 2016 A few quick company pubs and interactions GEO They were was very prompt and helpful with all of my questions while I was looking into purchasing their equipment. Sending me extra fittings and filter pads for free so I could easily hook into my current setup. I emailed after I got everything to inquire about what size the check valve was on the Calcium reactor so I could purchase one, and they sent me 2 for free! Premium Aquatics Their shipping to Austin is fast! Great to work with and answered my emails outside of company time. They price matched the Aquacave sale for the Reef Octopus skimmer (Everything else was already cheaper through them) without hesitation. ATI I discovered that my outside T5 channel wasn't going to 100% anymore when I went to burn in the new bulbs on the fixture I'm not currently using. I trouble shot via email pics and video for about 24 hrs (alot of answered emails outside of business hours) My fixture is 7 days past the warranty..... They are still doing a warranty replacement for Free! I sent the Ballast to them via prepaid Label and they're sending me a new Ballast once they receive the malfunctioning one. Work with good companies that make quality products and you get great customer service! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offroadodge Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 so who built your stand? looks like my handy work but i know i didnt do it. looks good. Id get it powdercoated then do wood with magnets wood glued in the corners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juiceman Posted July 14, 2016 Author Share Posted July 14, 2016 so who built your stand? looks like my handy work but i know i didnt do it. looks good. Id get it powdercoated then do wood with magnets wood glued in the corners. I believe that's basically the plan. Black powder coat and wood stained dark as a shell held on with magnets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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