Zoomed 501 used to inject CO2

[CBWMN]

I purchased a used Zoomed 501 turtle canister filter at Amazon for $12 (shipped).
I just hooked it up on my 24 gallon and it works great.
I would like to use it on my 16 gallon (10 gal footprint) and diffuse DIY Co2 through the intake.
My question:
Has anyone tried this?
I’m currently using an Aquaclear AC50 on that tank. I like it but it doesn’t seem to diffuse the CO2 the way I’d like it too.

Thank you in advance,
Charles

 

[jpappy789]

Never tried it but in theory it should work.

 

[CBWMN]

Never tried it but in theory it should work.

Jpap
You're quick.
I posted and you answered right away..
Tahanx
Charles

 

[jpappy789]

LOL no problem. It basically looks like an aquarium canister, just a little different design. As long as there is no "exposure" where the Co2 could potentially gas off I see no problems.

 

[CBWMN]

jpap
The hoses are a little short.
I gotta go to get new ones.
I'm looking forward totrying this system out.
Charles

 

[jpappy789]

Yeah, short hoses are bad with canisters. I cut my output hose a little too short for my rena XP1 so I have to be careful whenever I am near the filter box. One wrong bup and I send water everywhere...:wall:

 

[chonhzilla]

hmm...this seems interesting, post pictures. I wanna see how you do it. I got a zoomed 501 just laying around.

 

[SuBXeRo]

i wouldnt diffuse the co2 through a HOB, it isnt like a canister where the co2 is catured, and then shot back into the tank. In an hob, the water is going t sit and gor throught he media and disapate before going back into the water.

 

[jpappy789]

i wouldnt diffuse the co2 through a HOB, it isnt like a canister where the co2 is catured, and then shot back into the tank. In an hob, the water is going t sit and gor throught he media and disapate before going back into the water.

I think that's why the OP is asking about diffusing through a new canister :huh:

 

[CBWMN]

hmm...this seems interesting, post pictures. I wanna see how you do it. I got a zoomed 501 just laying around.

I currently inject CO2 into my XP2’s intake. I use a hard plastic tube bent 90 d and put into the intake side. Works great.
I wasn’t sure if it would work with a Zoomed 501 mini-canister filter.
With a HOB, too much surface agitation is caused which gasses off the CO2.

Thanks
Charles