Balance Your Reef Ecosystem with Sulfur Reactors

In this episode of CVtv Podcast, hosts David D'Aquin and Carlos Chacon dive into the topic of sulfur reactors, discussing the different setups and benefits they bring to your tank. Tune in to learn how these reactors can help maintain water quality and create a healthier environment for your aquatic pets.

[@JonKelso-xk7ct]

Hannah also sells baseline/calibration cuvettes

[@josgraha]

wow, TIL didn't even know sulfur reactors were a thing and it's quite interesting. oddly enough if anyone has ever used Microbe Lift, they use a sulfur compound to stabilize the bacterial solution.

[@unreefer]

Since you made a pump for Hydros for your sulfur reactors. Can we please get 1/4" flow sensors on the Hydros? It would help tell if its clogged which is very common. This flow sensor will notify you first before the orp shoots up. Possibly even see a general flow rate. I own many sulfur reactors. This is what is preventing me from completely switching from apex which has a 1/4" flow sensors and Hydros does not.

[@portwolf2293]

I would be happy with some solid state flow sensors of various sizes as well.

[@moedeets3508]

Excellent idea !!

[@raffaelefeniello23]

It was great seeing you guys can’t wait to set up a HYDROS system up on my reef tank and automate with your products

[@maceysdaddy5150]

I’ve been using a sulfur denitrator on my overstocked tank for years and the NO3 went from 40 to 10. I now see amazing colors on my acros. Once dialed in it takes no effort. My advice is go slow and keep a close eye/nose on the smell. I appreciate you both highlighting this tool. I don’t think it gets the attention it deserves.

[@philip051064]

Great video I have always struggled with controlling nitrates. I have been running a sulphur reactor the control level I now have is fantastic
But thing I have put in my tank for control
Cheers
Phil
From the uk

[@siggyincr7447]

7:25 You say the sulfur pulls the oxygen out of the water. As far as I know the sulfur is pretty much inert without the bacterial intermediary. What happens is that bacteria will preferentially use oxygen, so in a simple flow through system in the first section of the media bacteria are using the oxygen, not the sulfur itself.
I'd be curious what effect the increased sulfate ion concentrations might have in the tank because your essentially trading nitrate ions for sulfate ions. Over time those sulfates will accumulate.

[@ChadwickHorn]

I've looked for sulfur on Amazon but the best I can find is 90% purity (mixed w/ clay). Can you link to the one y'all referred to?

[@gomisreef]

Never thought of going this way, don't have that many issues keeping up with nitrates. Would like to see Aquabiomics and ICP data on a tank before and after hooking up one of these reactors.

[@MaryJane-hi7tu]

Does a sulfate reactor deplete oxygen levels? Therefore reducing ph?

[@siggyincr7447]

A sulfur reactor needs an anoxic environment inside, but that shouldn't affect O2 levels in the tank. As an aside, reduced oxygen doesn't lower pH. Increased CO2 decreases pH, but that's independent of O2 levels.