Dual Reactors. What are you using?

[tonytran509]

Im looking at running a dual reactor for the new tank carbon and gfo.... but there is a bunch of dual reactors on the market. Looking to get input on what everyone is using before i go out and buy one. If someone has one laying around lmk

 

[FutureInterest]

I have the BRS one and don't recommend it since you cannot change the amount of flow to each without some modifications. Your ideal flowrate will vary for the gfo and carbon so I think its best to start off with one that can already accommodate it like this : https://www.aquacave.com/spectra-pure-dual-chamber-media-reactor.html

 

[civics14]

I agree - I do not recommend a dual reactor. I tried the BRS one as well and couldn't get the flow right either. I ended up separating the two and just using one now though as my needs have changed.

I'm mixing my GFO & Carbon, I don't tumble, in a single reactor and change it out ever 3 weeks. I understand that tumbling is more effective but this works for me and its only 1/3 cup of GFO & 2/3 cup of Carbon every 3 weeks and my phosphates stay in check between .01-.03.

 

[hzheng33]

yes, i agree with all of the above. just go ahead and eat the cost of 2 single reactors. although i have a dual reactor at the moment, one of them is empty.

 

[sharis100]

When we want to run carbon or other chemical filtration, we just drop a Lifegard unit into the sump loaded with whatever chemical filtration we are using- like carbon etc- and then remove it when complete. You can pack both carbon and gfo in these units to run as dual.

 

[ichthyoid]

Or, use a 4 inch sock holder, then drop a Red Sea media cup in it with some GAC in it. Place a couple layers of filter pad cut to shape on top.

Easy easy.