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WTB - Kalk Stirrer

Discussion in 'Buy/Sell/Trade' started by jtesdall, Oct 26, 2009.

  1. Oct 26, 2009 #1
    jtesdall

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    I want to try supplementing with a little Kalk along with my Ca Rx. Seems like I had better growth when I used Kalk. So does anyone have a kalk stirrer sitting around they aren't using, my DIY takes up a bunch of room. Otherwise I will design a smaller version.
     
  2. Oct 26, 2009 #2
    Waverz

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    Just sold my Deltec, sorry.
     
  3. Oct 26, 2009 #3
    glaspie69

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    i just bought his deltec .......sorry
     
  4. Oct 26, 2009 #4
    snowman82

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    i would be interested in in DIY stirrer that didn't use a pump. although Matts kalk reactor he made uses a Mag instead of a maxijet and he hasn't had to replace any of the impellers on it.
     
  5. Oct 26, 2009 #5
    ninjazx777 Des Moines, IA

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    its been running for over 4 months with no problems
     
  6. Oct 26, 2009 #6
    jtesdall

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    I ran my DIY for a little over two years and only had to change 3 impellers out of the two pumps on the unit. I just want to try a commercial one to see if they do anything better. There is one called Grey Aquatic or something similar that is new for $169 but I don't really want to spend that much to try it.
     
  7. Oct 26, 2009 #7
    Gered

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    Not much for reviews on that Kalk stirrer but looks pretty good for the price. I also see they make face plates for the AC3s and ACjr.
     
  8. Oct 26, 2009 #8
    snowman82

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    i've seen that one on RC before. i think a DIY stirrer with a motor and such would be cool. magnetic stirrer would be awesome
     
  9. Oct 26, 2009 #9
    jtesdall

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    OK, thinking about just building another one. Anyone tried or head of a good motor to use as the stirrer. I am going to try stirring instead of a pump maybe this time.
     
  10. Oct 27, 2009 #10
    snowman82

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    i would go to a thrift store look for a cheap microwave and bust it up, use the turntable motor, get some cast acrylic rods and weldon and there ya go :) thats my plans anyways....someday
     
  11. Oct 27, 2009 #11
    slovan

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    Look for a used Aquamedic kalkstirrer. They are simliar in design to the Deltec but for about half the price.
     

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