Media reactor help ?

[muggle0981]

Im handy but need to really think hard

So right now run carbon and gfo in a bag in sump-essentially being in a reactor would be more beneficial-

1) media reactor can be kept out of sump setup? I dont have room in sump

2)my lfs was saying to just to t off from main pump piping to not have to add another pump

3)ok to mix carbon and gfo together in reactor

Any feedback appreciated

 

[Derrick0580]

Get the deluxe reactor from brs, doesn’t need to go into the sump and runs off a small sicce pump that takes up minimal space. Yes you can run both together. I have never done it, but a little google search and I’m sure you will find the most popular method to run the two together.

 

[cilyjr]

1. Yes. You can get reactors that do not need to be in the sump.

2. If you are capable of some plumbing you can tee of the return. See pic below.

Yes you can run them in the same reactor. Best practice is 2 separate reactors to have more control over flow.

 

[reef tank 2.0]

I used two of these on my last tank, and will be doing it again for my new one. these will be controlled from my return pump / manifold. no extra pumps in the sump.

BRS Biopellet Reactor

Designed to be easy to use, setup and maintain. Perfect for tumbling biopellets. No thumbs screws, foam pads or leaky lids common with other reactors. The reactor will hold up to 350mL (~1.5 cups) of biopellets. Suitable for tanks 75g and smaller. The BRS Biopellet Reactor features several...

www.bulkreefsupply.com

 

[muggle0981]

Im just paranoid-below is sump-return pump is on right side-assuming i can nust cut the pipe ans add in what i need-just not fully sure of all the pieces i’d need

 

[muggle0981]

Hence why i’d just say add a pump into sump as thst is the most straight forward way to my dumb mind