Is it ok to setup calcium reactor in garage? (1 Viewer)

[greenwind82]

Hi everyone, I have a newbie question. This is my first time setting up calcium reactor, is it ok to have it inside my garage since my tank is on the other side of the garage wall? Will temperature affect anything that I need to concern about? Thanks.

 

[FarmerTy]

I suspect it'll be fine other than it is a conduit to increase your tank temperature over time since it'll absorb the heat from the garage and pass it into your tank slowly.

The effluent from my CaRX is warmer than my tank water anyways because of the recirculation pump and the slightly warmer temperatures in it hasn't affected anything in my system.

I'd much prefer to add a small decorative drawer or cabinet by the tank and hide the CaRX in there if you're out of room in your stand.

 

[Kingb4c0]

Yes, it is absolutely ok.


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[greenwind82]

Thanks everyone for your responding. I keep my tank at 76-77F with a chiller so I guess that should take care of the warmer effluent. How about the CO2 bottle? Is it ok for it to be in the hot garage?

 

[FarmerTy]

Thanks everyone for your responding. I keep my tank at 76-77F with a chiller so I guess that should take care of the warmer effluent. How about the CO2 bottle? Is it ok for it to be in the hot garage?

Depends how hot your garage gets and how full the cylinder is:

https://www.catalinacylinders.com/faqs/dangers-of-heat-exposure-to-co2-cylinders/