doing it, practical use for seaclone skimmer...

[jbdreefs]

I am going to make my seaclone skimmer into something useful. I have tried selling it before. Can not hardly give one away!

I have searched online and it seems that some turn it into a reactor. I am thinking about using it for carbon. Most reactors have water flowing against gravity to create a fluidized bed. However, I always read that we dont want carbon to tumble. For that reason, can't the water flow with gravity when using carbon. Anyone have a reason why I should be concerned about reversing the flow?

Edit: I am open to other suggestions and would love to know if you have done something with one also.

 

[jbdreefs]

Parts that I have...

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[rjrgroup]

Downward flow is fine, just try to settle the media bed as much as possible. You want to avoid channels where the water flows easily. Maybe even try a filter pad on top to even the rush of water hitting the top of the media and washing out a channel. Make sense?

 

[jbdreefs]

Yep.

I am thinking that this will be hanging on the inside wall of my sump. Pump water in and let it flow out of the bottom.