Just went pressurized and am looking at reactors to hook up to my canister filter. But most of the ones I find cant handle the 350 gallons per hour that my filter pumps out. Does anyone have an idea where I can look?
Co2 Reactor
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I'm not sure of what you are trying to do..
You mention a 'reactor', but want to route CO2 to the canister filter. Some do run the CO2 into the filter for good diffusion. My idea of a 'reactor' is a 'stand alone' device. They are two separate means to diffuse CO2. There are several ways to get the CO2 in the tank...
Here's a pic of my 'power reactor'. There are no bubbles of CO2 escaping to the top of the tank and wasted. 100% diffusion.
There's a small powerhead on top of the tube. This forces the CO2 to mix with the water. A sponge is at the bottom to prevent bubbles from escaping...
Plants can be placed near and in front of the reactor to hide it...
I'm not sure of what you are trying to do..
You mention a 'reactor', but want to route CO2 to the canister filter. Some do run the CO2 into the filter for good diffusion. My idea of a 'reactor' is a 'stand alone' device. They are two separate means to diffuse CO2. There are several ways to get the CO2 in the tank...
Here's a pic of my 'power reactor'. There are no bubbles of CO2 escaping to the top of the tank and wasted. 100% diffusion.
There's a small powerhead on top of the tube. This forces the CO2 to mix with the water. A sponge is at the bottom to prevent bubbles from escaping...
Plants can be placed near and in front of the reactor to hide it...
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I just got this one from aqua-line
The reactor is a unit used to guide the CO2 into the aquarium. It is mounted on the inside of the tank. The special construction allows a very high CO2 diffusion rate and automatically removes any false gasses. The reactor is sufficient for an aquarium up to 500 liters ( 125 Gallons).
I haven't had a chance to see if it works realy well. I have only had it in for 2 days now. But i'll keep you posted
The reactor is a unit used to guide the CO2 into the aquarium. It is mounted on the inside of the tank. The special construction allows a very high CO2 diffusion rate and automatically removes any false gasses. The reactor is sufficient for an aquarium up to 500 liters ( 125 Gallons).
I haven't had a chance to see if it works realy well. I have only had it in for 2 days now. But i'll keep you posted
What I was considering was an in-line reactor that splices into the supply line of the canister so it doesnt go through the filter. The water goes through the filter then through the reactor where the co2 is added and then into the tank. Ive see once for this at www.customaquatics.com called the Reactor 1000 but it only handles 250 gallons per hour and my filter runs at 350. So ive been looking for other options so i can avoid more crap in my tank.
how about running a split in your outtake and let one end feed into the reactor?
dabbler, i've seen your reactor for sale at my lfs, but it costed $60. ouch. how's it working out for you? i almost bought one myself because it just looks really neat.
dabbler, i've seen your reactor for sale at my lfs, but it costed $60. ouch. how's it working out for you? i almost bought one myself because it just looks really neat.
thats a great idea...i cant believe i didnt think of that. That should cut the flow in half on each end but together its still around 350. Good thinking. Thanks, Ill see what I can do.
I have that reactor ordered, it should be here in the next couple of days. I only hope I can figure out how to hook it up!
The AM CO2 1000. I ordered from BigAls for $62.99. I ordered a solenoid valve and a few other things at the same time.
I have been using a Duetto filter to act as a reactor, but it is very wastefull. I am having to use about 4 bubbles per second. Plus I leave tha CO2 running at night and just turn off the filter, so its more wastefull. (at the time I am getting CO2 for free, but I still hate to waste it!).
I am sure that when I get it (reactor) that I will probably need something else to go with it. That always happens, and my LFS stinks when it comes to anything "high tech". Hopefully it will work well with my Eheim 2026.
I have been using a Duetto filter to act as a reactor, but it is very wastefull. I am having to use about 4 bubbles per second. Plus I leave tha CO2 running at night and just turn off the filter, so its more wastefull. (at the time I am getting CO2 for free, but I still hate to waste it!).
I am sure that when I get it (reactor) that I will probably need something else to go with it. That always happens, and my LFS stinks when it comes to anything "high tech". Hopefully it will work well with my Eheim 2026.