IM Minimax Reactor

RKReefTank · 05/29/2013, 12:57 PM

Just purchased the midsize version and having trouble getting the flow correct. I filled it about halfway with GFO from BRS and the flow from the pump just shoves it all the way to the top, even on the lowest flow setting. Not to mention the pump actually slips out of the hole in the bottom of the reactor (this I plan on using some thread tape to tighten the bound so it doesn't slip out).

Anyone else had this issue? It's almost like the pump is too strong for how big the reactor is? The directions aren't a real help either are the videos I have looked up on this particular model.

ska d · 05/29/2013, 01:38 PM

Only thing I can suggest is reducing the amount of gfo. 2-3 " has always worked for me. Some brands clump up easily so filling it halfway you may just be creating a plug and the pressure is pushing it all to the top.

RKReefTank · 05/29/2013, 05:19 PM

Ya I will try with less media in it, hopefully this helps. Thanks for the reply

digitaledgereef · 08/06/2013, 08:56 PM

Same thing happened when I used carbon in my desktop. I just bought extra sponges and added them so my carbon would not shift to the top and leave gaps.

05/29/2013, 12:57 PM	#1
RKReefTank Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 22	IM Minimax Reactor Just purchased the midsize version and having trouble getting the flow correct. I filled it about halfway with GFO from BRS and the flow from the pump just shoves it all the way to the top, even on the lowest flow setting. Not to mention the pump actually slips out of the hole in the bottom of the reactor (this I plan on using some thread tape to tighten the bound so it doesn't slip out). Anyone else had this issue? It's almost like the pump is too strong for how big the reactor is? The directions aren't a real help either are the videos I have looked up on this particular model.

05/29/2013, 01:38 PM	#2
ska d Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: toronto Posts: 508	Only thing I can suggest is reducing the amount of gfo. 2-3 " has always worked for me. Some brands clump up easily so filling it halfway you may just be creating a plug and the pressure is pushing it all to the top.

05/29/2013, 05:19 PM	#3
RKReefTank Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 22	Ya I will try with less media in it, hopefully this helps. Thanks for the reply

08/06/2013, 08:56 PM	#4
digitaledgereef Registered Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 2	Same thing happened when I used carbon in my desktop. I just bought extra sponges and added them so my carbon would not shift to the top and leave gaps.