<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12585338#post12585338 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by nattarbox
So I have all my Zeovit supplies assembled, and would like to begin using it for filtration. I notice they suggest running an extremely low flow (50-100 GPH) through the media, especially to start. I'm sure this is where the reactor becomes useful.
Since I don't have a sump or any convenient way of hooking up a special low flow reactor in my aquarium, I was hoping to run it in the Aquaclear 70 filter I use for carbon and other chemical filtration. That filter is a much higher flow rate however, estimated at 300GPH. There are some things I can do to reduce that (modifying the impeller for example), but then I lose the turnover on my carbon and extra water movement.
Would an acceptable solution be to use a smaller amount of zeovit media to makeup for the increased flow? So say based on my tank size they suggested using 1 liter of media and I cut that in half. Obviously I don't want to shock my young system in an attempt to improve it, so if necessary I will hold off on starting the zeovit filtration until I can get the appropriate equipment, or adjust my current filter to match the right flow.
