4628 S. Ward Way, Morrison, Colorado 80465
Phone: 303.978.0940 Fax: 303.973.2044
E-Mail: lifereef@denver.net

Lifereef Calcium Reactors and CO2 Tank

and Gage/Regulator Assemblies

There has been much confusion regarding the need for a pH controller on our calcium reactors. We believe that the majority of 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 not shift up/down from where you have it set. This means that your aquarium will maintain a more consistent pH value too. 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.

LCR1 and LCR2 View Drawing	Calcium Reactor Information	Features: Does the competition have all this? Operates in-sump or externally, all fittings included Can be used without a pH controller Optional pH probe holder can be added to monitor/control pH in real-time if needed Can use any reactor media on the market A Dual chamber or secondary reactor is not required with the Lifereef reactors Small footprint, only 8" x 10" 17" high for the LCR1 and 22 1/2" high for the LCR2 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) Does NOT add additional heat to your aquarium Pump mounted at bottom of reactor, where it cannot cavitate from air or CO2 build-up No excessive rigid plumbing or fittings to get broken or clogged or special fittings, connectors, or tubing to replace Large, full access 5" diameter clear cast reactor chamber 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 (included) with check valve and bubble nozzle for consistent 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 Flexible hose from pump to reactor input, lessens accidental breakage 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 can 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.
		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.
	CO2 Bottles: 2.5lb, 5lb, 10lb and 20lb. CO2 Bottle Dimensions and specs	Certified lightweight aluminum tanks. You can own your own and have it filled or rent one from a local supplier. Tanks are sold empty.
	CO2 Gages CO2 Gage Features	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.

Lifereef Calcium Reactors Models LCR1 and LCR2
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 consistant 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.

CO2 Tanks and Gage/Regulator Assemblies

CO2 TANK FEATURES and PRICES:
Refillable and lightweight aluminum tanks (shipped empty)
2.5 lb bottle, 4 1/4" diameter x 14" high
5 lb bottle, 5" diameter x 17 1/2" high
10 lb bottle, 6 3/4" diameter x 20" high
20 lb bottle, 8" diameter x 27" high

CO2 GAGE FEATURES, Complete Gage, Solenoid, Check Valve and Needle Valve is $139.00
Uniweld Dual Gauge Regulator with 0-15 psi low pressure output. Much easier to adjust than others which are 0-100 psi.
Low pressure is adjustable. Some gages are pre-set and you have no control over the low pressure and you need some control.
Gage check valve to prevent water from entering gage assembly. Some gages do not have this necessary check valve.
Exceptional Quality Solenoid, Burkert (made in Germany)
6 foot cord with watertight cord seal on solenoid
Precision Needle Valve for accurate bubble count and delivery rates, not cheap brass air valves

The main purpose of the solenoid is to prevent the CO2 tank from purging the water out of your reactor when the power goes out, in other words it shuts off the flow of CO2. The other function of the solenoid is for a pH meter/controller.