sail33
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I'm certain that there is person who can answer this easily.
I've got a small cyano outbreak. I've been keeping it under control by cleaning it out of the tank manually.
I've recently added an algae turf scrubber and I'm pretty sure, at least by reports I've read, that the cyano should die off before long just because of the ATS.
I do want to add another layer of defense by building a GFO reactor.
I found a great link for the design here http://www.glassreef.com/proj_biopellet_reactor.php
What I don't know is how to size the reactor to the size of the tank. I'm sure that the bio-load has bearing but that is soon to increase so I'll have to leave that out of the equation. Just assume max load.
I'll just cut the top and bottom from Corian, use PVC for plumbing and an acrylic cylinder for the body. Seems to me I ought to get away with a 3 inch diameter cylinder maybe 12 inches tall....? But "getting away " with a design is not the best path in reefing.
Long story short, 72 gallon bow front with 20 gallon sump. How big should the reactor be with errors on the larger size ?
One more thing... just to keep it all in one thread, should the amount of agent be increased gradually or just fill it 1/3 full and no harm, no foul will result ?
THANKS for taking the time to consider a reply.
I've got a small cyano outbreak. I've been keeping it under control by cleaning it out of the tank manually.
I've recently added an algae turf scrubber and I'm pretty sure, at least by reports I've read, that the cyano should die off before long just because of the ATS.
I do want to add another layer of defense by building a GFO reactor.
I found a great link for the design here http://www.glassreef.com/proj_biopellet_reactor.php
What I don't know is how to size the reactor to the size of the tank. I'm sure that the bio-load has bearing but that is soon to increase so I'll have to leave that out of the equation. Just assume max load.
I'll just cut the top and bottom from Corian, use PVC for plumbing and an acrylic cylinder for the body. Seems to me I ought to get away with a 3 inch diameter cylinder maybe 12 inches tall....? But "getting away " with a design is not the best path in reefing.
Long story short, 72 gallon bow front with 20 gallon sump. How big should the reactor be with errors on the larger size ?
One more thing... just to keep it all in one thread, should the amount of agent be increased gradually or just fill it 1/3 full and no harm, no foul will result ?
THANKS for taking the time to consider a reply.
