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 C02 and calcium reactor What is the purpose of co2 in the calcium reactor?  |
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| Re: C02 and calcium reactor CO2 break down the media to produce the calcium. |
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07-02-2009, 07:34 PM
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| Re: C02 and calcium reactor Quote:
Jump to: navigation, search In marine and reef aquariums, a calcium reactor is a device used to create a balance of alkalinity in the system. An acidic solution is produced by injecting carbon dioxide into a chamber with salt water and calcium rich media. The carbon dioxide lowers the pH, dissolving the calcium media, and producing a solution high in carboxylic acid. The effluent is then returned to the reef aquarium where the calcium is consumed by organisms, primarily corals when building skeletons. A calcium reactor is one of the most efficient methods of supplying calcium to a reef aquarium.
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