AquaC XP Plus Reactor

wcolwell88

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I was looking at one of these AquaC XP Plus Reactors (or 2).
http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merch...gory_Code=ROWA
I was looking at the different types of media that can be used in them. From what I read it seems I can use:[FONT=Arial, Helvetica][SIZE=-1]

-porous ceramic media, commonly named phosphate sponges; removes phosphate, silicates and nitrates via absorption and promotes denitrification (1.5qt.)

-[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Arial, Helvetica][SIZE=-1]cation-exchange resins and various mixed-bed resins; removes organic matter, copper and other heavy metals (24oz.)
Is this a Deionizing resin?

Would this work for me?

For those who don't know, I have very high levels of phosphates, somewhat high nitrates, and about 0.2ppm of copper in my tap water. I can't use a RO filter right now for various reasons so I am limited to using this tap water until at least Spring or next Summer. The only RO water I can get is at a Petco about an hour or so away and comes in pre-packaged 2 gal. containers for about $6 or $7 each. I'm not sure what this water runs at other people's LFSs, but this sounds like crazy prices for water to me.[/SIZE][/FONT]
 
Thats cool, thanks anyway. Here is a pic of the tank setup so far. Note: All those powerheads will not be in there once the tank is finished. I might use 1 of the small koralias and then maybe 1 or 2 of my MJs depending on how I need the water to move. Won't really know until I get the live rock in there.

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Did you check Wal-Mart or supermarkets for RO water? It is very cheap there. The copper level scares me, stay away from dwarf angels maroon clowns, and others that are very sensitive to copper. SeaChem makes a very good copper remover, Cuprasorb, I think. It isn't too pricey and can be recharged. Any of the many ferric hydroxide ( phosBan) phosphate removers work, but don't last forever. Manage nitrates thru water changes; you didn't say how high they were, but in a FOWLR tank, if you can keep it under 20 --you'll be ok. IMO, most fish are a lot more tolerant of nitrates than most of us believe--probably because of the need to keep them low in reef tanks. I think Boyds Chemi-Pure would be a very good product for you too. I use tap water, but your source sure calls for RO/DI and a lot of helpful media until you can do it..good luck! ps. I love aqua-C products, like the one you mention.
 
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Grins said:
lol....That thing looks like an ad for MaxiJets.
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LOL, yeah, I use some of those to mix my saltwater and some of them are just extras to experiment with the flow. I have 1 1200(hooked to my remora skimmer, 3 900s, 2 600s, and 3 400s. I think I will get 1 of the Koralia 1s because of the wider flow and then experiment with whatever is needed for any dead spots. Also, when you add up the water flow, would you count the 1200 that is hooked to the skimmer?

mrtuskfish said:
Did you check Wal-Mart or supermarkets for RO water? It is very cheap there. The copper level scares me, stay away from dwarf angels maroon clowns, and others that are very sensitive to copper. SeaChem makes a very good copper remover, Cuprasorb, I think. It isn't too pricey and can be recharged. Any of the many ferric hydroxide ( phosBan) phosphate removers work, but don't last forever. Manage nitrates thru water changes; you didn't say how high they were, but in a FOWLR tank, if you can keep it under 20 --you'll be ok. IMO, most fish are a lot more tolerant of nitrates than most of us believe--probably because of the need to keep them low in reef tanks. I think Boyds Chemi-Pure would be a very good product for you too. I use tap water, but your source sure calls for RO/DI and a lot of helpful media until you can do it..good luck! ps. I love aqua-C products, like the one you mention.
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I just checked out the culligan machine at my wal-mart. The water is 33cents a gallon. (wow, what a difference between 33 cent and $3/gal. LOL) Anyways, I also like the Aqua C products, they seem to have a good rep. I will start buying the culligan water for my tank. I think I will get the reactor and use some different medias to get rid of the copper and phosphates in the tank. And maybe a big 50% water change to get a good start.
 
I'd not count the one hooked to a skimmer. With as many MJs as you have you might consider modding them. I love the Koralias but I only had 2 Mjs that I could use elsewhere so buying something new wasn't a big deal. But as many as you have modding might be the way to go.
 
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