View Full Version : Anybody have a rexgrigg co2 reactor inline with a fx5 fluval?
aquaholic
10-15-2008, 6:54 PM
I was wondering if anybody tried to connect a diy rex reactor in a fx5, with 1" tubing?? Is it possible to find all the fittings?
bkw1982
10-15-2008, 7:00 PM
Go to home depot or lowes. The plumbing and pvc section has all kinda clamps, tubing, fitting, caps, etc.
I was wondering if anybody tried to connect a diy rex reactor in a fx5, with 1" tubing?? Is it possible to find all the fittings?
Yeah, just build it with 1" barbs instead of the smaller stuff.
aquaholic
10-15-2008, 10:25 PM
Well I was wondering what kind of tubing to use, cause the original tubing is ribbed.
Home depot or Lowes will have vinyl tubing that will match the inside diameter, just make sure its food safe, and buy some clamps too.
bkw1982
10-15-2008, 10:57 PM
well how much of the current tubing do you have?
You should have enough already to go from your filter to the reactor and then buy some to go from the reactor to the spray bar. I suggest you get the black tubing, it's stylish and you don't have to worry about algae.
Im not familiar with your filter and looking at how much extra the ribbed tubing is youd be better off with the above.
also to add. Take your current tubing to the store with you and just match it up with the closest size, it will say on the box or a tag that it's aquarium safe.
aquaholic
10-15-2008, 11:00 PM
OK thanks guys will check up lowes and home depo tommorow.
aquaholic
10-19-2008, 8:34 PM
Found everything:) $20 and the reactor pieces are all ready to go:) had to change some fitting a bit but its ok.
yourchoice
10-19-2008, 11:48 PM
You can put some of those blue Ehiem plasic balls inside to mix the CO2 up.