Carbon Reactor

Viperboy · 09/06/2009, 07:18 PM

I am thinking about running carbon on my new tank just to keep the water clean and wanted to know what other people use for carbon reactors since I have never ran one before. thanks

Ray

ed102475 · 09/06/2009, 08:47 PM

I use a old R/O unit just changed the tube to a larger size got some refillable canisters for R/O units and filled one with GFO and the other with carbon . Runs on a MJ 1200

powers2001 · 09/06/2009, 09:09 PM

I'm looking for ways to run carbon too.

ROB2005 · 09/06/2009, 09:13 PM

I just use my other TLF phosban reactor for carbon. works like a charm.

Viperboy · 09/06/2009, 11:23 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ed102475
I use a old R/O unit just changed the tube to a larger size got some refillable canisters for R/O units and filled one with GFO and the other with carbon . Runs on a MJ 1200

could you maybe show me a picture of this or explain it a little bit more because im trying to visualize it but cant ... you just feed it in through the pump but where is the output?

Viperboy · 09/07/2009, 02:28 AM

has anybody ever used this one or know of one that is better within or around that price range https://www.drsfostersmith.com/produ...3&pcatid=20173 ... thanks

billdogg · 09/07/2009, 06:30 AM

I have 2 x tlf reactors on one tank (GFO & carbon), on the other i got 2 x BRS single reactors doing the same thing. when you price it out, the BRS reactors are the same or cheaper than going to HD/Lowes because the come with the fittings and tubing you would need to buy to connect them. I run mine t'd off the return manifold

ed102475 · 09/07/2009, 09:45 AM

I was given a old R/O unit for free . It cost me about 50 bucks total to get it going including pump . $60 + cost of pump + shipping at BRS for the same thing . But yes if you don't have a old R/O unit just laying around then it might be cheaper for BRS's Reactor .

powers2001 · 09/07/2009, 02:24 PM

I don't understand tlf and BRS.

ed102475 · 09/07/2009, 03:10 PM

TLF is a type of reactor "TLF PhosBan Reactor" . BRS is a online vendor "Bulk Reef Supply" .

Viperboy · 09/07/2009, 04:33 PM

For bulk reef supply is there another way to get the discount price or do you have to put together a really big group order

edit: also can you GFO and carbon in the same reactor or does it have to be different ones?

JLAURIA751 · 09/07/2009, 06:05 PM

I just bought this one as a GFO reactor but it works great It includes a pump and it only took me 20 minutes to set up. I bought it from a different website it was $40 including shipping http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merch...&Store_Code=PA

Viperboy · 09/07/2009, 06:23 PM

that is the one I have been looking at, but could I run GFO and Carbon in the same reactor like this one

09/06/2009, 07:18 PM	#1
Viperboy Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 68	Carbon Reactor I am thinking about running carbon on my new tank just to keep the water clean and wanted to know what other people use for carbon reactors since I have never ran one before. thanks Ray

09/06/2009, 08:47 PM	#2
ed102475 Reef Custodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: FL. Posts: 954	I use a old R/O unit just changed the tube to a larger size got some refillable canisters for R/O units and filled one with GFO and the other with carbon . Runs on a MJ 1200 __________________ Stromalitic cyanobacteria!... Gather. An entire ecosystem contained in one infinitesimal speck.

09/06/2009, 09:13 PM	#4
ROB2005 Reefing Is My Passion! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 719	I just use my other TLF phosban reactor for carbon. works like a charm. __________________ If at first you don't succeed at reefing, break it down and set back up😁 Current Tank Info: 75 gallon corner overflow, 4-54W T-5 , dozen blue hermits, tiger pistol/yellow watchman goby, royal gramma, banghai and pajama cardinals

09/07/2009, 02:28 AM	#6
Viperboy Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 68	has anybody ever used this one or know of one that is better within or around that price range https://www.drsfostersmith.com/produ...3&pcatid=20173 ... thanks __________________ -Ray ----(and no I don't drive a Viper ... yet)---- Current Tank Info: Tankless

09/07/2009, 06:30 AM	#7
billdogg Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Grove City, Ohio Posts: 10,806	I have 2 x tlf reactors on one tank (GFO & carbon), on the other i got 2 x BRS single reactors doing the same thing. when you price it out, the BRS reactors are the same or cheaper than going to HD/Lowes because the come with the fittings and tubing you would need to buy to connect them. I run mine t'd off the return manifold __________________ I'll try to be nice if you try to be smarter! I can't help that I grow older, but you can't make me grow up! Current Tank Info: 120 mixed reef with 40b sump, RO 150 skimmer, AI Sol Blue x 2, and a 60g Frag Tank with 100g rubbermaid sump. 2 x Kessil A360w lights, BM curve 5 skimmer

09/06/2009, 09:09 PM	#3
powers2001 Moved On Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 224	I'm looking for ways to run carbon too.

09/07/2009, 09:45 AM	#8
ed102475 Reef Custodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: FL. Posts: 954	I was given a old R/O unit for free . It cost me about 50 bucks total to get it going including pump . $60 + cost of pump + shipping at BRS for the same thing . But yes if you don't have a old R/O unit just laying around then it might be cheaper for BRS's Reactor . __________________ Stromalitic cyanobacteria!... Gather. An entire ecosystem contained in one infinitesimal speck. Last edited by ed102475; 09/07/2009 at 09:50 AM.

09/07/2009, 02:24 PM	#9
powers2001 Moved On Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 224	I don't understand tlf and BRS.

09/07/2009, 03:10 PM	#10
ed102475 Reef Custodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: FL. Posts: 954	TLF is a type of reactor "TLF PhosBan Reactor" . BRS is a online vendor "Bulk Reef Supply" . __________________ Stromalitic cyanobacteria!... Gather. An entire ecosystem contained in one infinitesimal speck.

09/07/2009, 04:33 PM	#11
Viperboy Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 68	For bulk reef supply is there another way to get the discount price or do you have to put together a really big group order edit: also can you GFO and carbon in the same reactor or does it have to be different ones? __________________ -Ray ----(and no I don't drive a Viper ... yet)---- Current Tank Info: Tankless Last edited by Viperboy; 09/07/2009 at 04:45 PM.

09/07/2009, 06:05 PM	#12
JLAURIA751 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 517	I just bought this one as a GFO reactor but it works great It includes a pump and it only took me 20 minutes to set up. I bought it from a different website it was $40 including shipping http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merch...&Store_Code=PA

09/07/2009, 06:23 PM	#13
Viperboy Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 68	that is the one I have been looking at, but could I run GFO and Carbon in the same reactor like this one __________________ -Ray ----(and no I don't drive a Viper ... yet)---- Current Tank Info: Tankless