Canister filter into reactor

[APBorisov]

I was giving it some thought and wasn't sure if it would work in the same way, but would it be possible to turn a canister filter into a carbon or phosban reactor?

I have an extra Eheim sitting around, and it was my hope that it would be possible to just fill it with carbon or phosban, turn it on for a set amount of time, and allow it work the same way.

Let me know your thoughts, it would help a lot. TIA.

 

[TCU Reefer]

I'm going to run carbon though my canister but I would be more catious with phosphate media. I have a phosban reactor and have the water flow through the reactor very slowly to allow more contact time with the media. On a canister, you won't be able to regulate the flow.

Also, if you choose to use a canister with PO4 media, be sure to use a media bag since it's a biit more fine that carbon and you do not want the particles to get into your system and onto your corals. It can do some damage to your reef.

 

[APBorisov]

Thanks for the help. On the Eheim you have a regulator valve on each side, I wonder if this would work the same way as you were mentioning. Or maybe destroy the motor...

 

[APBorisov]

Bump to see if anyone else has any input on the topic. TIA.

 

[Snakebyt]

I use my canister for running carbon