Manifold question

[jbdreefs]

I want to build a manifold, and I am thinking through the number of outlets to use. If I ever wanted to run a calcium reactor, would I want it plumbed to the manifold or to a dedicated pump?

 

[porpoiseaquatics]

Mine is on a dedicated pump right now and I'm going to move it to a manifold just because I want to reduce the number of power cords that I have to manage.

 

[ricky5415]

Plump it to a manifold since they don't need that much flow for the cal reactor. Text me for some pics 404-421-4670

 

[atlfishes]

I had mine plumbed through a manifold and couldn't keep the effluent drip rate steady. It was a major pain and my corals suffered.


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[jbdreefs]

atlfishes;1069482 wrote: I had mine plumbed through a manifold and couldn't keep the effluent drip rate steady. It was a major pain and my corals suffered.


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Did you switch to a dedicated pump and have better results?

 

[atlfishes]

JBDreefs;1069496 wrote: Did you switch to a dedicated pump and have better results?

Yes, I use a Cole-Parmer Masterflex pump to pull water through the reactor. There is a big thread on reef central if you're interested in learning more about it.