GEO Super Silent Extreme CR1218SSE Commercial Calcium Reactor with SMC618

The Super Silent Extreme CR1218SSE will hold 75 pounds of large grain media and is suitable for reef aquariums up to 1000-1500 gallons.  The Secondary chamber SMC618 shown in picture one IS included in the base price.  The SMC618 will hold 18 pounds of small grain media. This reactor set was specifically designed for fully packed SPS aquariums requiring large amounts of alkalinity. These SSE reactors are designed to run similar to a traditional Classic GEO reactor but the main difference is that there is no external bubble counter and the Co2 saturation into water is completed inside the Co2 chamber and not throughout the reactor and pump.  There is no chopping up of Co2 bubbles which causes loud noise and pump airlocks. There will be no major accumulation of gasses  inside the main chamber or under the lid.  As water passes through the saturation chamber Co2 is immediately dissolved into the water and VERY little gas is wasted ( 95% saturation compared to 55% of the Classic models).  The bio balls located in the saturation chamber help to slow down the water flow in order to give adequate dwell time for saturation and an abundance of surface area that micro bubbles of co2 can rest on.  As water passes the surface area with excess co2 it slowly dissolves adding stability to the internal pH after Co2 is shut off.  The most important aspect of this commercial reactor is the ability to handle high effluent rates up to 200 mlpm while providing over 35 dkh of alkalinity. The input and output fittings are 3/8″ to accommodate the higher flow rates. We suggest using our Speed Control DC pump to feed water from your sump to the reactor and back. This pump should be located no further then 5 feet away from the CR1218SSE. About the Recirculating Pump Do not underestimate our Speed Control DC smart pump based on its size and low replacement cost. During operation it is slightly warm to the touch and has over a 3.5 year continuous run rating. Some of its smart features include “Debris Jam Protection” stoping the impeller from being damaged and “Dry Run Protection” to keep the pump from over heating if there is no water in its housing. The materials in constructing this pump are designed for alkaline environments and are resistant to salt corrosion making this pump well suited for the extreme water conditions of a calcium reactor. This speed control DC pump has a speed dial on it so that you can recirculate the water inside as you wish. You want to set it so that NOT pull gaseous Co2 down through the saturation chamber and into the main reactor chamber. This setting is normally around 40% power. Thousands of hours of real world experience led to choosing this smart and efficient pump.  When you receive your new reactor make sure to look for the SMART Card attached to the body for quick set up instructions and videos.   How to Videos Download Instructions Replacement Parts Warranty