View Full Version : External Co2 Reactor vs Internal
Fish_3456
07-21-2005, 3:28 PM
As some people here know I was going to make a Co2 system, on the progress I ran into another way of making it, the external way. The question is which one is the best?
I made a plan on an External reactor.
http://img120.imageshack.us/img120/3339/basicco2outerreactor15tb.jpg
Why not just run the pump output to the reactor, with return from the base to the tank? By just using the venturi, you are really cutting down the flow unless you are using a massive pump.
Fish_3456
07-21-2005, 5:44 PM
well thats what i was trying to draw but i guess i drew it wrong.. atleast you got the point. :)
Kasakato
07-21-2005, 5:51 PM
Why not just use a bubble latter or something? How about running it directly into the filter?
Fish_3456
07-21-2005, 9:25 PM
Run the air stone to the filter? will that work as a rector?
External CO2 reactors are far more efficient, not to mention quieter. The ladders are only suitable for small tanks anyway, up to ~20 gallons.
Fish_3456
07-21-2005, 9:39 PM
So you think my plan might work?
Kasakato
07-21-2005, 9:40 PM
Yes.
Fish_3456
07-21-2005, 9:43 PM
ok just to let you know i have a 10g, you think it might work on that too?
Kasakato
07-21-2005, 9:49 PM
Just putting the out put from the C02 into the filter's input should work if theres no bio Wheel.
Fish_3456
07-21-2005, 9:52 PM
Let the filter suck up the Co2 bubbles? If so awesome! no need to buy a water pump and a new vacuum, thanks for all the help!!!! :D
But the would make a hirable noise!! More then my old air pump!!
Fish_3456
07-21-2005, 11:42 PM
I'm going to go with my plan of the external reactor because I just remembered I had a pump that I used for a fountain, I just need to give it a good rince and its good as new, thanks for the help guys.
Yo Fish !
How bout a pic of the finished product ?