how much Tom? I'm shopping around for another one. Havn't been happy with the ones I've gotten. And the pump? I've had problems with those clogging up real easily.
CO2 reactors
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I also have that set-up. I did get a bubble counter too, and it's on the side of the tank so I can always take a look at it just in case the needle valve acts crazy...
My Power Reactor is from FloridaDrifwood.com
..I could have made the thing, but I was in a hurry and bought it. I think it's extremely efficient! No CO2 wasted bubbles rising to the top of the water...
Link:
http://www.floridadriftwood.com/product.asp?0=217&1=253&3=147
External, good to about 75-80 gallon, more if you add a larger pump run 45$ includes shipping, pump etc (for a new one which I don't have ay the moment). I only have 2 left, it'll be after xmas before I have more. But I'll have another 10 after X mas with pumps etc. I have a couple of used ones (35$)
and a sump model which is good to about 300 gallons or so (without pump) for 45$. The sump types have never needed to be cleaned and have minimal pressure to run them and both types can be used with DIY yeast set ups.
I have a few internals left(4, 2 new, two used) which are 20$/10$ ea(20$ used w/used pump).
Plug the pump into the light timer.
At night when the pump stops, the mulm plant leaves etc fall off or float up and it doesn't ever clog. Also, allows CO2 to be added only when you need it. You don't need it at night and gain NOTHING from adding it 24/7.
Doubles the pump's life and saves electric and CO2 if you use it in conjuction with a solenoid. The increase in pH at night due to the water 's KH has little effect on the fauna and flora. The idea that it somehow is better and stanbilizes a tank better is not true in practical terms in any and every tank I've ever seen or had or heard of.
I clean it out once every 6 months or so. Hot water and a little bleach run through it.
You can try the night time off method to see if that prevents clogging.
Regards,
Tom Barr
and a sump model which is good to about 300 gallons or so (without pump) for 45$. The sump types have never needed to be cleaned and have minimal pressure to run them and both types can be used with DIY yeast set ups.
I have a few internals left(4, 2 new, two used) which are 20$/10$ ea(20$ used w/used pump).
Plug the pump into the light timer.
At night when the pump stops, the mulm plant leaves etc fall off or float up and it doesn't ever clog. Also, allows CO2 to be added only when you need it. You don't need it at night and gain NOTHING from adding it 24/7.
Doubles the pump's life and saves electric and CO2 if you use it in conjuction with a solenoid. The increase in pH at night due to the water 's KH has little effect on the fauna and flora. The idea that it somehow is better and stanbilizes a tank better is not true in practical terms in any and every tank I've ever seen or had or heard of.
I clean it out once every 6 months or so. Hot water and a little bleach run through it.
You can try the night time off method to see if that prevents clogging.
Regards,
Tom Barr
Thanks Tom, I never thought of turning the pump off! I do have my co2 tank with a selonoid so it does shut off at night but the pump didn't! I like the thought of the external reactor but a question, How does the co2 get IN the tank? I cant seem to picture it. What is used in the tank of does it go in the filter or what? Sorry for the questions but I'm still a little new on a LOT of stuff 
Thanks again.
Thanks again.Ah, a money order, never thought about that =)
Guess I'll wait till after New Years before I get myself a new reactor... till then, my money is gonna be shuffled to Christmas presents =\
-Richer
Guess I'll wait till after New Years before I get myself a new reactor... till then, my money is gonna be shuffled to Christmas presents =\
-Richer
My advice, spend the $$$ on your honey/family, not yourself
You'll make a good investment.
The tank will be there when you are ready.
P- a pump is in the tank that pumps water out to the reactor. Some folks splice or use the entire line to run it from their canister filter etc. I like a separate system since it adds more water current when I need it most during the day when plants are growing and removing nutrients.
I don't uase solenoids so the pump makes it easy to turn the CO2 on/off.
There's some wasted gas, but it amounts to about 4$ every year, which would take 10 years to pay for a cheap solenoid, but then that is if the solenoid last that long and if it doesn't use any electricity(3-4 watts x 12 hours x 365 days x 12 cents a kilo watt ~2$) so now it's about 20 years to get your money back in savings. I don't give a hoot about 2-3$ a year. I get more current for the set up. But some systems don't use a pump either and feed it in through the filter etc or it's output.
That can be done with this reactor also.
Regards,
Tom Barr
You'll make a good investment.
The tank will be there when you are ready.
P- a pump is in the tank that pumps water out to the reactor. Some folks splice or use the entire line to run it from their canister filter etc. I like a separate system since it adds more water current when I need it most during the day when plants are growing and removing nutrients.
I don't uase solenoids so the pump makes it easy to turn the CO2 on/off.
There's some wasted gas, but it amounts to about 4$ every year, which would take 10 years to pay for a cheap solenoid, but then that is if the solenoid last that long and if it doesn't use any electricity(3-4 watts x 12 hours x 365 days x 12 cents a kilo watt ~2$) so now it's about 20 years to get your money back in savings. I don't give a hoot about 2-3$ a year. I get more current for the set up. But some systems don't use a pump either and feed it in through the filter etc or it's output.
That can be done with this reactor also.
Regards,
Tom Barr
Thanks Tom confused: ) Yes I'm still a little confussed.
Last Question, If I buy one will you send a blue print on the ways to set it up? I'm pretty sure I can read one of those! I'm not totally hopeless
Though some might disagree
confused: ) Yes I'm still a little confussed.Last Question, If I buy one will you send a blue print on the ways to set it up? I'm pretty sure I can read one of those! I'm not totally hopeless
Though some might disagreeA pic is worth a 1000 words.
It's far less complicated than you think it is.
Email me for a pic etc.
Regards,
Tom Barr
It's far less complicated than you think it is.
Email me for a pic etc.
Regards,
Tom Barr
