so which reactor?

[padi200]

Ok, I am convinced that water flowing through a phosphate reacator is much better than a bag in the sump. And, it makes sense that it would work better for carbon too.

But which one to get? I don't see much difference? HELP!

And I want to put two together, in serial or parallel?

 

[padi200]

I mean series, nor serial, you know it goes in one then the other.

 

[Hop]

The TLF work fine and I believe are the cheaper of all of them. I'm running three on my system. I may upgrade to the Geo reactors, but just because it would look cool

 

[smalls383]

Yep most people on here use the TLF reactors.....you can get them sometimes on sale from MD for just a bit over $30
http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewI...ters-Saltwater_Aquarium_Supplies~vendor~.html

 

[padi200]

fishies it is then, but which pump? and series or paralell for one with carbon and last.. sorry.. which phosphate biding stuff did you pick?

THANKS for the help!!!

 

[smalls383]

You want very low flow through it.....im not sure but a small powerhead would do this trick.....it depeneds on how high you need to pump it up most likely 1 foot....someone else for reactor flow???

 

[padi200]

it will be in a sump and the pump will be there too, so no head really

 

[jdieck]

Install them in parallel with individual inlet valves (comes with the reactor). Carbon flow is different than the GFO flow, for both I would use a single MJ 1200. Adjust the flow for the GFO enough to lift the media and have the top of the media slightly moving.
Carbon most probably you will use all the rest of the flow.

 

[padi200]

thanks!

 

[ser_renely]

I think you can get away with a MJ 400 and 600....save money on powerheads...but double check that.

 

[padi200]

marine depot has mj 450 listed as an accessory with the kent marine one, so I would guess it would work the the TLF one too???

 

[ser_renely]

I think they have a ball valve on them...the reactor?

I think people use mj400 on them, no familair with the 450?

can you do a search? I know it has been talked about.

 

[padi200]

please let me know, thanks

 

[jon56048]

I like this set for my tank http://www.jlaquatics.com/phpstore/store_pages/product-info.php?product_ID=tf-reactor3

this has everthing you need to start your self off right

 

[ser_renely]

I can't do a search, but someone will chime in

 

[padi200]

one silly question, the mj 400 says it takes 5/8 tubing and the TLF reactor takes 1/2... how did you easily deal with that?

 

[ser_renely]

I have gotten 1/2 to stay on a maxi...could do with a clip.

 

[padi200]

ok, thanks again, I will give it a try

 

[ser_renely]

other will know a lot more then I, but glad I could help.

My reactor is in the mail.

 

[CoralCaps]

I didn't know you could run two reactors off the same pump. Interesting.

Never seen a TLF reactor in person so I couldn't visualize how to run them like that. Anyone got pictures of their setup?

For $30 a pop and the reactor media, that's a cheap way to help water clarity. Already have like five spare powerheads lying around.