Calcireactor CR 110 and CR200
Thank you very much for purchasing a Blau Aquaris!c calcium reactor.
Before installa!on and use of this calcium reactor it is recommended that you read and understand these
instruc!ons.
Opera!ng principle of calcium reactors:
The theore!cal basis of calcium reactors is the dissolu!on of calcium carbonate (or similar compounds) in acid
media, decomposing into calcium ions and carbonates. To avoid altering the pH of the aquarium, this reac!on is
done in an independent chamber with a small flow of water and with the injec!on of CO2 to lower the pH of the
water inside.
Set composi!on:
- Main body of the reactor.
- Cover with water outlet, purge and probe inlet.
- Internal recircula!on pump with controller and transformer.
- PVC tube with accessories that connects the upper part of the reactor with the pump.
- CO2 and water supply tubes. With non-return valve and tap.
- Rubber gaskets.
- Silicone gasket for the lid
- Plug for the input of the pH probe (in case of not using it).
- Reac!on material is not included.
Assembly:
- Mount the recircula!on pump at the base of the reactor body.
- Place the tubes that connect the pump with the body of the reactor. Make sure the corresponding O-rings are
on.
- Open the lid of the reactor by unscrewing and place the reac!on medium between the two sponges.
- It is recommended to use a reac!on medium with a large grain, about 3 cm and that does not give off dust
that could damage the pump.
- Close the lid of the reactor and place the flexible blue tubes according to the graph
Calcium Reactor Water Feed:
To feed the calcium reactor with aquarium water, several systems can be followed:
- This reactor is designed to directly take water from the sump, but depending on the posi!on of the reactor or
the water level in the sump, the water flow may not be sufficient.
- Making a small bypass in the tube of the return water circuit from the sump to the aquarium.
- With a dosing pump.
- By gravity from the main tank (take the water from just a few cen!meters below the water level of the
aquarium, to prevent it from emptying if the recircula!on pump stops).
Reac!on Media.
The base of the medium that will be used to react with CO2 and obtain calcium and carbonates can be
different and thus obtain different results:
- Coral sand: fragments of coral and shells. It can have different granulometry. Normally it will provide all the
components found in the skeletons and shells, so in addi!on to calcium carbonate it dissolves other
important components for the growth of corals such as stron!um, magnesium, etc. But it will also
dissolve phosphates depending on the characteris!cs of the material. Due to the fact that it is not pure
calcium carbonate, the propor!on of calcium with respect to that of the en!re material is lower, so we
will obtain less dissolved calcium.
- Pure calcium carbonate: it has the advantage of providing more calcium for the same amount of material
compared to coral sand; phosphate is not dissolved if the medium is of quality. The disadvantage is that
we do not add other important components in the forma!on of the coral skeleton.
IT IS IMPORTANT THAT THE REACTION MEDIUM IS COMPOSED OF LARGE AND DUST-FREE PIECES TO AVOID
CLOGGING THE PUMP.
Maintenance:
- Frequently clean the pump to remove any possible grit or calcium carbonate build-up.
- For safety, disconnect the pump from the electrical network before any maintenance ac!on.
WARNING
1- Do not run the pump dry.
2- Place the controller and power supply sheltered from splashes.
WARRANTY
This product has a 2-year warranty against any manufacturing defect.
The guarantee does not cover:
- Damage caused by incorrect installa!on.
- Damage caused by improper use.
- Damage caused by wear due to opera!on.
- Transporta!on costs to the repair center.
- Damage to the pump due to the use of incorrect material or due to wear
To be en!tled to the guarantee, the purchase receipt must be a% ached to the product.
BLAU
aquaristic
BLAU
aquaristic
CO
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Inlet
Bubble counter
Reaction
Chamber
Sponge
Sponge
Water pump
Water inlet
Water
Exit
Gas re-injection
pH probe holder
