? about calcium reactor on 65gal. reef (1 Viewer)

[Guest]

In the next few months, I will be purchasing a calcium reactor for my tank. The majority of what I have is sps. My calcium and alkalinity have been time consuming to keep under control. I'm also adding a new skimmer, preferably oversized.

Now to the question- due to the fact that my 65gal has no room underneath it, I need to try to figure out how to limit the amount of pumps I use. Can I run 1 or 2 pumps on the whole system (return, calcium reactor, skimmer, and chiller) or do I have to have a seperate pump? I don't know that 1 pump will run all of this. In what order is my best setup? Any pictures of setups would be appreciated.

 

[ShaneV]

Mikester uses one pump for his skimmer, calclium reactor and chiller, and I believe a seperate one for the return. Pictures here:
http://www.marshreef.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=5124&highlight=

 

[Guest]

Actually, that pump feeds the return too. Everything runs off the one pump. The only downside is that if that pump fails... I guess I rely on my Streams for circulation until the replacement comes in.

 

[Guest]

That leads me to another question. What size pump would I need? I'm goind to have approx. 100gal. of water (not considering rock displacement).

btw mikester- where'd you get that bent pvc at?

 

[cparka23]

it looks more like spa-flex tubing, not bent pvc. it's better than that clear vinyl tubing that can kink easily and grow algae in it. sounds like somebody should have attended the pumbing workshop in august. j/k

 

[Guest]

it looks more like spa-flex tubing, not bent pvc. it's better than that clear vinyl tubing that can kink easily and grow algae in it. sounds like somebody should have attended the pumbing workshop in august. j/k

are we talking about the same thing in this pic?

 

[djreef]

Mike, given your investment - you need a backup pump in the closet. And a generator in the garage.

DJ
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