turning seaclone into phosphate reactor

[ct67-72]

I couldent figure out what to do with this skimmer so I think I can turn it into a phosphate reactor. I have an 80gph pump. the center tube is very short so Im thinking I can put in phosban around the center tube.
any ideas why this wouldent work? or how to make it work well

 

[mario4254]

that sounds like a good idea i have aquarium systems skimmer laying around wouldnt mind turning it into reactors ....would it work? has anyone done anything similar?

 

[Drag Racer]

I think is you can drill the bottom inside the sea close with a few dozen holes. Put a sponge mesh fill with Phosban. Then cut the top at the black ring, weld on a top that can be removed to replace the media and tap for a hose fitting it could work. I'll try and draw something up tomorrow.

 

[harsh12ka4]

i would also like to see if thats possible ..
i have a seaclone i dont know what to do with it either

 

[Psychographic]

I love DIY'ing things, but for as cheap as Phosban Reactors are, I would'nt bother with modifying a seaclone into one. I would just by the reactor.

 

[Paul_PSU]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12005842#post12005842 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Psychographic
I love DIY'ing things, but for as cheap as Phosban Reactors are, I would'nt bother with modifying a seaclone into one. I would just by the reactor.

Yep, I just got 2 off of Dr F & S for 31.99 ea. After I just set mine up last week, I saw a post in the equipment for sale section for 2 @ $25ea shipped.

Paul

 

[Drag Racer]

That is true about the cost. But sometimes its just more fun to build stuff ANy other ideas for a used sea clown?

 

[ct67-72]

I figure I own it already, even if they are cheap, which I know they are, I like to play and what am I going to do with this thing otherwise

 

[Runfrumu]

The upflow part would be easy since the skimmer feeds from the bottom anyways. Seems like all you need would be a disk and sponge to keep the GFO in place.

 

[ct67-72]

thats what I was thinking, it should flow up anyway, so well see if it works

 

[Drag Racer]

If you can remove the inner tube your golden, but the newer ones it was glued in. Put the foam in the bottom-media-foam. Cut the top of the cloan off and fab up a removable top with a hose fitting. done

 

[ct67-72]

Ive already had the tube out so that isnt a problem

 

[Drag Racer]

Sounds like thats half the battle won. Shouldn't be too difficult to finish then.

 

[billford]

hi dragracer did you draw anything up yet i need visuals

 

[Drag Racer]

Here is a quick thought I had. Not sure how it will work.
<a href="http://s230.photobucket.com/albums/ee51/DragSX04/?action=view&current=skimmer2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee51/DragSX04/skimmer2.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

<a href="http://s230.photobucket.com/albums/ee51/DragSX04/?action=view&current=skimmer1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee51/DragSX04/skimmer1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

Maybe someone else can chime in and critique this. As long as you can get it to seal up I see no reason why it shouldnt work.

 

[Drag Racer]

Well now that I think of it you can leave the slanted output on. Put a removeable top on it and hang it off the side of your sump and let the water flow back into the sump.

 

[billford]

thanxs drag racer now i dont feel so bad about buying this clunker

 

[ct67-72]

I dont even think you have to modify the top just keep the water flow the same it has to pump up through it anyway instead of coming up through the cap let it come out the spout hanging on the side of the sump. so I think anyway

 

[reefheath]

I like the idea of doing this too. I have one laying around, believe me, it's not in use. It could easily be turned into a reactor. Remove the tube as previously discussed. If it's stuck, it could be cut out. Fabricate a few plates to go in it out of acrylic. The hard part would be the top. If I left it freestanding in my sump, it would be well over the water level and would cause splashing. I need some ideas for an outlet. Could just cut the entire top off just like Dragracer drew. I think that's the best solution i just like drawn earlier in the post. I'll try to do that this weekend and see how that works out.

 

[Drag Racer]

Yes please do reefhealth and post some in progress pics. Let us know how it works out. I wish I had the time to make mine into one but I'm really busy now with race season around the corner.