SIMPLE..... ELEGANT..... AND MOST IMPORTANT- EASY!

Lifereef Calcium Reactors LCR1, LCR2, LCR-Nano, and soon the BIG LCR3!

You kept asking, and now it has been created! NEW LCR-Nano is perfect for nano aquariums! Exactly like the LCR1 and LCR2 (because they work so well), only shorter! The LCR-Nano has all the same features, performance (for small aquariums), reliability, construction, everything! And when you move to a larger aquarium (many do) you can convert this Nano reactor into the larger LCR1 or LCR2 just by adding an extension! What other reactor on the market can be converted from a nano to a full-fledged 600 gallon aquarium reactor? None!

Watch for the new BIG BIG LCR3! This reactor is 39" tall, 6" in diameter, holds lots of media, and looks just like the LCR1 and LCR2 but uses the HY-3000W pump! Of course it can be made in shorter sizes to fit your cabinet. Baseplate measures 11 x 14.

There has been much confusion regarding the need for a pH controller on calcium reactors and most other calcium reactors need to be under control, our doesn't. Numerous other calcium reactor makes require a pH controller due to inconsistent reactor performance, thus the need to keep their reactor under control. Our calcium reactor will maintain the set pH level inside the reactor and will drift very little from where you have it set. In fact, in order for a pH controller to even function with this reactor you have to blast in the CO2 forcing a pH drop which turns the CO2 off, then as the pH slowly rises again it will turn the CO2 back on. This wastes a lot of CO2.

We do offer a pH probe holder so that you can read your reactors pH value without having to use the more time-consuming pH test kit. All reactors require some way to measure pH, and a pH meter (not controller) is the easiest. Go with a Lifereef Calcium Reactor so you can spend more time enjoying your aquarium.

LCR1 and LCR2

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LCR Nano

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LCR3

Calcium Reactor Information

Features: Does the competition have all this, NOPE!......

Operate in-sump or out, fittings included
Use with or without a pH controller
Optional pH probe holder to monitor/control in real-time
Use any reactor media on the market
Dual Chamber or Secondary Reactor is available if needed, though rarely needed with these reactors.
Footprint, only 8" x 10" (LCR1, LCR2, and LCR Nano)
17" high for the LCR1 and 22 1/2" high for the LCR2 and 13" high for the LCR Nano
Self-purging, no air or CO2 can remain in the reactor nor build up to stop flow
Strong, quiet, and reliable (and inexpensive) MagDrive pump, guaranteed for 1 year (pump will be replaced free of charge the first year if it fails)
Will NOT increase aquarium temperature
Pump mounted at bottom of reactor where it cannot cavitate from air or CO2 build-up and is easily removable
Minimal plumbing and fittings to get broken or clogged
Full access 5" diameter cast reactor chamber, no internal tubes or obstructions to mess with or clean
Flanged cover and full surface sealing gasket with 8 nylon screws for leakproof operation. No troublesome o-rings and o-ring grooves for debris to cause leaks.
Removable clear bubble counter with check valve and bubble tip for consistant bubble size and count
Bubble counter located on reactor for ease of visibility, not mounted to CO2 gage making it difficult to see when inside your cabinet.
Simple effluent adjustment, no faulty needle valves or ball valves to clog or stick.
Excess air or CO2 is automatically purged from the reactor so less chance of "meltdown" or airlock
Flexible hose from pump to reactor input, lessens breakage and pump noise
High quality fittings and cast materials used throughout
All components can be completely disassembled
Small submersible boost pump to push water in and out of your reactor for uninterrupted and consistent operation
All tubing is supplied. You do not need to purchase anything else to hookup
Optional mini Quick-Disconnect Shut-Off fittings allow complete reactor removal from system leaving hoses behind and primed ready for reinstallation!

Watch out for fancy "bells and whistles" such as effluent needle valves and flow meter valves as these will clog and need frequent attention, or auto-fill bubble counters, it takes more than a year for water to completely evaporate from a bubble counter. The Lifereef Calcium Reactors have what is required for a reactor to work without all the miscellaneous hassle and maintenance.

Prices:

LCR1 $399.00
LCR2 $439.00
LCR3 $ Pending
LCR Nano $349.00
Secondary Reactor $119.00CO2 Gage/Solenoid/Needle Valve $139.00
CO2 Tanks from $79.00 to $149.00
Optional Quick-Disconnect Kit $49.00
Optional pH Probe Holder $24.00

Optional pH probe holder can be added to the calcium reactor for real-time pH monitoring and/or control. Add it to your order or add it later as a kit.
The pH holder is clear allowing you full view of pH probe tip.

Optional Quick-Disconnect FIttings Kit makes servicing your reactor simple: Disconnect in, out, and CO2 lines by depressing release tab, disconnect and connectors seal keeping water from pouring out of reactor and CO2 line closed. Leaves hoses behind primed and ready for re-connect after you service your reactor. Highly Recommended!

Certified lightweight aluminum tanks. You can own your own and have it filled or rent one from a local supplier. Available in 2.5, 5, 10, and 20 lb sizes. Tanks are shipped empty.

Uniweld CO2 gages feature a check valve, solenoid, and fine-tune needle valve for precise flow control. Gage assembly has high pressure and low pressure gages and safety relieve valve. Bubble counter is part of the calcium reactor, not this regulator.

Secondary Reactor ChamberIncreases effluent pH before being put back into your system. Can be added at any time. Main reactor effluent line goes into bottom of secondary reactor, raised effluent exits top.

Lifereef Calcium Reactors LCR1, LCR2, and LCR Nano......
The Lifereef Calcium Reactor is small in size needing only 8" x 10". It can be used in-sump or hooked up externally. Available in two sizes: LCR1 for aquariums up to 300 gallons and the LCR2 for aquariums from 300 to 600 gallons. The strong pump silently circulates the water through the main chamber where CO2 is introduced to dissolve the media. An important note on the location of the reactor pump: Our pump is located at the bottom of the reactor, not at the top as in some other designs. This eliminates many problems associated with top-mounted designs such as CO2 airlock, need to purge regularly and effluent (output) interruption, additional plumbing, etc. Bottom mounted pumps are more reliable and consistent for uninterrupted operation. The CO2 is introduced before the pump impeller thus it is thoroughly mixed and atomized with the water and is injected as a fine "mist". All components can be removed for complete cleaning. A small "boost" pump is included to constantly provide a positive pressure within the reactor thus assuring a constant drip rate, no more guessing if your reactor is running or not. An optional set of Quick-Disconnect Shut-Off Fittings can be ordered with your reactor allowing the complete removal of the reactor without removing the hoses from your installation. Simply push the "button" on the fitting and it comes apart and seals! Lines stay primed with water and the water stays in your reactor! The fitting kit includes connectors for the input, output, and CO2 lines. It does not get any easier than this! And, unlike other reactors offering a dual reactor we have found that ours does not need this additional chamber thus cutting down on media cost and plumbing.
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Note: We don't use needle valves for effluent flow adjustment as they will, and do, clog and require maintenance. If you have ever taken a pump or pvc plumbing apart you will know the trouble calcium deposits can cause and the difficulty in removal. What do you think will happen in a high-calcium content water flowing through a "precision" needle valve? Don't be fooled by "bells and whistles" and "high tech". Keeping it simple is what has made the Lifereef products at the top of the class in design, performance, and longevity.