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diy external co2 reactor
I have an old external filter casing. It was sold for use as extra
filter capacitor. Basically it is an external filter without the impeller. I wa going to make an external CO2 reactor using plumbing parts, but was wondering whether I could used the "filter casing" instead, and fill it with Bio Balls. Is this a good idea? -- Posted via Mailgate.ORG Server - http://www.Mailgate.ORG |
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It will work for sure, although the bio-balls would probably not be necessary. -- Kind Regards Cameron "Lawrence Zarb" wrote in message news:a9860ed054a5509edfbcf70ad91eb375.52329@mygate .mailgate.org... I have an old external filter casing. It was sold for use as extra filter capacitor. Basically it is an external filter without the impeller. I wa going to make an external CO2 reactor using plumbing parts, but was wondering whether I could used the "filter casing" instead, and fill it with Bio Balls. Is this a good idea? -- Posted via Mailgate.ORG Server - http://www.Mailgate.ORG |
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"It will work for sure, although the bio-balls would probably not be
necessary." -and expensive! |
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Another 2 questions....Where is the best position to connect the CO2
line? and what is the best way to connect it to the hard plastic casing -- Posted via Mailgate.ORG Server - http://www.Mailgate.ORG |
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diy external co2 reactor
Uh, I've used a liberal amount of epoxy before, but that kinda depends
on the type of plastic. You won't know till you try it. That might be the easiest if you etch the case with a rough file around the bonded area first. I don't know what the diameter of the case is so a brass hose barb, steel nipple through the case wall and a steel union threaded down on the inside might work. Use O-rings from the local hardware store too. If the diameter is too small, say less than ummmm 6 inches, it might not seal very well. I am assuming you will use a powerhead to pump water through the can? I'd pipe the CO2 as close to the water inlet as possible. The high velocity water will pick up the bubbles and the turbulant air inside the can should help dissolve the CO2. |
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diy external co2 reactor
Im thinking about setting up a DIY yeast CO2 system in line to my eheim
2213 canister filer. Should I inject before the H2O enters the canister or just after? |
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diy external co2 reactor
After -- Kind Regards Cameron "Aquaria Plants" wrote in message oups.com... Im thinking about setting up a DIY yeast CO2 system in line to my eheim 2213 canister filer. Should I inject before the H2O enters the canister or just after? |
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diy external co2 reactor
Does anyone have an idea of the CO2 absorption rate into water based
upon the variable of water temperature? Simply stated: If you are going to use CO2, what is the ideal temperature range of the aquarium? |
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Why have you attached your questin to this Thread...??
Surely you should start a new topic? -- Posted via Mailgate.ORG Server - http://www.Mailgate.ORG |
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Bio balls are cheap. Most C02 reactors have some kind of media in them,
amd some do come with what amounts to bio balls in them. The Aqua Medic reactor 1000 for example. There are several plans for DIY reactors on the internet, people in my forum have come up with some that may give you inspiration or be of help. http://aquabotanicwetthumb.infopop.cc/eve Robert H www.aquabotanic.com |
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