Reef Octopus CalReact 3000D Dual Chamber DC Calcium Reactor
The Reef Octopus CalReact 3000D (SKU: OCT-CALR3000D, also recognized across legacy series as the SRO-CR3000D) is a high-capacity, dual-tower aragonite-dissolving filtration system engineered for large, densely stocked marine reef displays up to 580 gallons. In mature reef aquariums packed with small polyp stony (SPS) corals, mineral uptake can easily exhaust traditional liquid dosing regimens, spiking monthly maintenance costs and destabilizing water parameters. The CalReact 3000D automates mineral replenishment by continuously dissolving ancient crushed coral skeletons inside a highly controlled, acidic environment, adding bio-available calcium, carbonates, magnesium, and essential trace elements directly back into your water column.
The defining breakthrough of the CalReact 3000D is its Dual-Chamber Architecture. Traditional single-chamber reactors discharge an effluent with an extremely low, acidic pH (often between 6.5–6.7) due to the heavy injection of carbon dioxide (CO2). If left unbuffered, this acidic trickle can steadily depress your display tank's overall pH. The 3000D passes this raw acidic effluent through a secondary 7-inch media column before it leaves the system. This second stage naturally absorbs residual CO2 and dissolves extra aragonite, neutralizing the solution and boosting output pH to protect your delicate marine livestock.
Propelled by the high-torque, variable-speed VarioS 4 DC recirculation pump, this unit utilizes a specialized pinwheel impeller and a high-purity ceramic shaft. Operating on safe 24V current via a detached digital controller, the pump drives a reverse-flow fluid layout that lifts water upward from the base of the chamber. This steady pressure keeps heavy media beds in uniform suspension, completely avoiding the clumping, cementing, and anaerobic channeling that plagues flat-bottom reactors. Handcrafted from heavy-wall, optical-grade cast acrylic, the CalReact 3000D stands as the premier choice for pristine chemical stability in high-volume reef displays.
Key Features
pH Shielding Secondary Chamber: Degasses excess carbon dioxide, boosting effluent pH while squeezing additional mineral yield out of your aragonite media.
Controllable VarioS 4 DC Pump: Offers multiple precise speed profiles and standalone feed-pause delays. Features a 0–10V port for seamless integration with third-party automation networks like the Neptune Apex.
CO2 Gas Recirculation: Captures undissolved gas pockets at the primary neck assembly, re-injecting them into the water loop to conserve your bottle supply.
Precision Gate Valve Tuning: Includes an industrial-grade effluent micro-gate valve to lock in precise, drift-free daily drip rates.
Industrial Quick-Connects: Standard 1/4-inch push-connect interfaces allow for clean plumbing management across feed and effluent paths.
System Capacity Handling
Heavy Demand (Packed SPS Reef): 300 Gallons
Medium Demand (Mixed Reef): 450 Gallons
Light Demand (Soft Coral/LPS Display): 580 Gallons
