REEF OCTO CalReact Calcium Reactor
Special Order Item - See Stock Status Below
Item is expected to arrive from our supplier about 3 - 4 weeks from when the order is placed.
*Delivery time may vary depending on supplier stock
Current Stock:
| CalReact 140: | Available to order |
| CalReact 200: | Available to order |
| CalReact 220: | Available to order |
Overview
OCTO CalReact features high-quality cast acrylic body construction, a pH probe holder to allow constant monitoring of water alkalinity (pH level) with the use of a pH probe (sold separately), a built-in bubble counter for CO₂ flow rate calculation, and reverse water flow for CO₂ recirculation to maximise contact time with the coral media.
Powered by our VarioS DC pump which features a pinwheel impeller, a detachable controller, high quality ceramic shaft and bearing to reduce wear and tear, and the latest variable speed flow technology for refined control, enhanced performance, energy-efficiency and safer operations.
How it works: A calcium reactor is essentially a chamber full of Aragonite, a natural form of carbonate mineral commonly known as crushed hard corals. Aquarium water is circulated through this chamber along with carbon dioxide (CO₂). The CO₂ lowers the pH in the chamber to an acidic level which dissolves the carbonate minerals into the aquarium water, along with nearly all the minerals and trace elements the coral needs in order to grow.
When set up properly with an external controller and probe, calcium and alkalinity supplementation can be automated with very little monitoring and maintenance.