CO2 reactor....

[Paintballer99]

Can they work on DIY systems? If so, should I go with that rather than a glass diffuser?
BTW: 20 gallon long tank (not set up)

P.S I still may be able to run co2 thorugh my canister filter still trying to figure that out

 

[thrak76]

I was under the impression that a reactor is really only appropriate for pressurized co2. I've been using a powerhead w/ a sppnge over The output to diffuse my diy co2. I'm thinking about trying a glass diffuser and placing it low in the tank; beneath the Intake for my c220. I haven't tried sticking the co2 directly in the canister....yet.

 

[coach_z]

if i were you, i'd run your DIY co2 through an airstone that is placed directly below the intake of your canister filter

 

[Paintballer99]

OK, I'll forget about the reactor

 

[timwag2001]

reactor works fine for diy

 

[mgarrido]

If don't use a reactor you waste a lot of co2

 

[Riiz]

I was under the impression that a reactor is really only appropriate for pressurized co2. I've been using a powerhead w/ a sppnge over The output to diffuse my diy co2. I'm thinking about trying a glass diffuser and placing it low in the tank; beneath the Intake for my c220. I haven't tried sticking the co2 directly in the canister....yet.

Reactor's work for all applications, DIY Co2 into a reactor would actually be a good idea, since it would preserve as much gas as possible.

But Thrak, DIY through a glass diffusor does not always work, usually there is not enough pressure.

 

[Paintballer99]

IDk If im ready to spend $30 on it yet, when ican spend $10 on a glass diffuser.....

 

[Riiz]

IDk If im ready to spend $30 on it yet, when ican spend $10 on a glass diffuser.....

As I posted above, glass difusers do not work very well or at all with DIY CO2. Some work and some dont, but if you dont want to spend the money on a reactor or deal with plumbing one into an existing setup. Limewood or wooden airstone works very well btw. They are usually only a dollar or two, and even petco's sell them in 4 packs, albeit at a much higher cost than a LFS.

 

[Paintballer99]

Maybe i'll start out with an airstone..then eventually move to a reactor.