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[Katrina71]

I run dual BRS reactors GFO and carbon WHat ya need? not that im expert but will take a swing

Just toying with the idea of using them in the Miracle. How did you tie yours into your sump?

 

[Katrina71]

"Don't do it mate!"
... I can't help it!
"It is a bloody little pest!"
... I love it and they will too, it's just a bit "frisky!" :)

You are a horrible influence on me! Tangs and Angels!

 

[Raege]

Just toying with the idea of using them in the Miracle. How did you tie yours into your sump?

Mine are mounted to the top frame separate pump from first chamber inflow with effluent going into return section. I got the large reactor wish I got the mini size as I don’t need that much gfo and carbon and they take up too much real estate.

 

[Katrina71]

Mine are mounted to the top frame separate pump from first chamber inflow with effluent going into return section. I got the large reactor wish I got the mini size as I don’t need that much gfo and carbon and they take up too much real estate.

Can you use singly with the dual? I'd rather have the option for both or either.

 

[SashimiTurtle]

GFO reactors. I need some input. Who's running them?

@Robin Haselden has one

I have a cheap Aquatop MR20 reactor I got off Amazon. Between the plates I keep carbon, so it doesnt grind itself into dust, and under the plates just sitting on the bottom is 2tbsp of GFO. The inlet pipe goes all the way to the bottom and flows up thru the media, so it keeps the GFO stirred, kinda...

Amazon product ASIN B00GYG54O6

 

[SashimiTurtle]

Can you use singly with the dual? I'd rather have the option for both or either.

Leave one empty. Itll just fill with water and flow thru.

 

[Katrina71]

I see the mini is not sold as a dual unit? Buy 2 and connect?

 

[SashimiTurtle]

I see the mini is not sold as a dual unit? Buy 2 and connect?

Yep, they work just like RO canisters I believe...

 

[Katrina71]

Yep, they work just like RO canisters I believe...

That's what I thought.

 

[Katrina71]

Do y'all really see a huge benefit of a reactor v/s bags of carbon?

 

[Katrina71]

@Fin since you are going to be retired in a few days, have you thought about getting back into reef squad?

 

[Raege]

A reactor I believe is more efficient and would remove junk quicker. A bag works albeit at a slower rate. X amount of carbon removes y amount of junk either way. Some folks rather a bag for a slower change in water clarity but if ya got a holy moly got something bad going reactor will be faster

 

[Magellan]

Do y'all really see a huge benefit of a reactor v/s bags of carbon?

My bag of carbon works just fine, and I think the bag cost $3 ;)

 

[Katrina71]

A reactor I believe is more efficient and would remove junk quicker. A bag works albeit at a slower rate. X amount of carbon removes y amount of junk either way. Some folks rather a bag for a slower change in water clarity but if ya got a holy moly got something bad going reactor will be faster

I'm trying to plan from the start on the Miracle for a Holy Crap.

 

[Fin]

@Fin since you are going to be retired in a few days, have you thought about getting back into reef squad?

Nobody is interested in some old guy's advice. I know my wife isn't. :-)

 

[Katrina71]

My bag of carbon works just fine, and I think the bag cost $3 ;)

That's what I do now, but I want to plan ahead with this much water volume.

 

[Katrina71]

Nobody is interested in some old guy's advice. I know my wife isn't. :)

I completely disagree.

 

[Katrina71]

I think most of us love learning from old school reefers.

 

[Magellan]

That's what I do now, but I want to plan ahead with this much water volume.

Easy: TWO bags of carbon!

there’s this really amazing SPS dominant tank on YouTube, this little Korean lady is keeping a 300g+ system and doses by hand once a day. No apex or anything, and she uses 2 panty hose to hold her carbon. Just has them floating in her sump lol

 

[Katrina71]

Easy: TWO bags of carbon!

there’s this really amazing SPS dominant tank on YouTube, this little Korean lady is keeping a 300g+ system and doses by hand once a day. No apex or anything, and she uses 2 panty hose to hold her carbon. Just has them floating in her sump lol

I might have met her. Is she from Alabama?