Calcium reactor media ??

[Bruno]

What kind of media you guys using?

Pros & Cons

Thanks

 

[labnjab]

I'm using ARM media in our reef octopus reactor. Its basically coral skeletons. We've been using it a year and so far its done a great job keeping calcium, alkalinity and magnesium in check in our 75 gallon sps dominated. I can't think of any complaints so far.

 

[s_kelley]

ARM Coarse media with added magnesium

 

[Bruno]

A fellow BRS reefer was telling me that some have more Magnesium than others?

 

[s_kelley]

I used the fine arm and it seemed to disolve quicker, i also tried the korallin media but had to add magnesium like crazy. This new coarse ARM says on the bottle that it has added magnesium and i have found that I dont have to add nearly as much or as often than before. Just my experience though.

 

[stevenp]

I use ARM coarse as well. It is hands down a much better option than the fine/medium stuff IMO.

 

[Cheetos]

ARM coarse media and you can add about 10% Dolomite to it to keep up your Magnesium if needed.

 

[jojo1n2]

Ive used CRM and ARM. I like both CRM is coral skeletons, but for some reason cant get it anymore so i Switched to ARM. It says It has added MG

 

[mandrake]

I use ARM coarse also, mainly because I can get it locally.