Minanora Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 So I'm thinking about adding a reactor to two of my tanks, one has a Fluval 407, one has a 207. Am I going to have any issues with the flow? I would also like some recommendations for a reactor to use. I don't even know which ones fit the fluval tubing well. Thoughts, recommendations? I'm using 5# co2 tanks with GLA regulators. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmiller2001 Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 You will lose some head pressure as it passes through the reactor. I recommend building your own. https://youtu.be/H6mhqi5d43s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minanora Posted November 20, 2022 Author Share Posted November 20, 2022 Interesting idea. Thank you for the input. I may replace my fluval tubing with vinyl tubing to just get past the issues with sizing. I could build my own reactor I guess. Feeling lazy right now though. I'll think about it. Tired today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jungle Fan Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 I know some folks don't like the tiny bubbles, but after using CO2 reactors, and inline atomizer/diffusers, I 've reverted back to using the Aquario Neo CO2 Diffuser from Aquarium Co-Op, because of articles I had read about the beneficial effects of these tiny CO2 bubbles on leaf growth. The diffuser produces enough to supply my 75 gallon with sufficient CO2 for continual growth and I'm using a Fluval 407 at full flow. https://www.aquariumcoop.com/collections/plant-supplies/products/aquario-neo-co2-diffuser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tolstoy21 Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 (edited) When I used a CO2 reactor, I had it in my sump with it's own small, dedicated pump. This was inline with a UV sterilizer and had a much lower flow-rate than my dedicated aquarium pump. In your scenario, I'm wondering if it would be possible to split the return line coming from the canister filter, and have one of the two lines feeding the rector, then this line could feed into your aquarium or possibly join back up with the canister filter line (you'd probably want to install a check valve before meeting back up with original line). Theoretically, it could also be possible to install a gate valve before the reactor if you need to throttle the flow rate through that. If I had a canister filter, I think I would try that as I hate the bubbles from CO2 diffusers. Edited November 27, 2022 by tolstoy21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nabokovfan87 Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 (edited) Are you currently running an in-line diffuser or one that is in the tank? @Minanora The two go-to is usually the NilocG or the CO2Arthttps://nilocg.com/products/atomic-intense-inline-co2-atomizerhttps://www.co2art.us/products/new-co2art-inline-co2-aquarium-atomizer-diffuser-system I believe for the X07 series you're looking at 12mm tubing fitment. Edited November 27, 2022 by nabokovfan87 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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