{"product_id":"reef-octopus-varios-cr140-5-5-inch-calcium-reactor","title":"Reef Octopus VarioS CR140 5.5 inch Calcium Reactor","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVARIOS CR140 DC CALCIUM REACTOR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe VarioS CR is perfectly capable of meeting the challenging task of maintaining alkalinity, calcium and trace elements on a demanding reef system.Quality, design and controllability define the Reef Octopus VarioS Calcium Reactor series. Available in 3 different models that feature the new VarioS variable speed pump and reverse flow water current reactor design to maximum water and Co\u003cspan\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003econtact time with the media. All models come with PH probe holder(probe and PH controller sold separately) to monitor Ph levels in the main reactor chamber and built in bubble counters to monitor Co2 drip rates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow it works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA calcium reactor is essentially a chamber full of aragonite, which is the crushed skeleton of ancient hard corals. Aquarium water is pumped through this chamber along with pressurized carbon dioxide (CO2). The CO2 lowers the pH in the chamber to an acidic level which dissolves aragonite media into the aquarium water. In addition to dissolving the calcium, this process also dissolves nearly all the minerals and trace elements the coral used in order to grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAutomated Calcium and Alkalinity supplementation -\u003c\/strong\u003e When set up properly and used correctly, a calcium reactor can maintain or increase calcium levels with little to no maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRATED FOR AQUARIUMS UP TO 200 GALLONS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tank-size-skimmer\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tank-size-skimmer-label\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHEAVY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMEDIUM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLIGHT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tank-size-skimmer-copy\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100 GALLONS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e150 GALLONS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e200 GALLONS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariable Speed, Apex Ready Pump\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse flow and CO2 Recirculating Design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuto Fill Bubble Counter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProbe Holder w\/Plug*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to Remove Lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision Effluent Control Valve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid Construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/4\"quick connect fittings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Does not include PH probe.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Reef Octopus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46714369933464,"sku":"6950291252098","price":1098.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0616\/0950\/9016\/files\/varios-140reactor_1.jpg?v=1750274068","url":"https:\/\/thepetsource.ca\/products\/reef-octopus-varios-cr140-5-5-inch-calcium-reactor","provider":"The Pet Source","version":"1.0","type":"link"}