Feed pump and sponge for Korallin C1502?

Pylos · 12/25/2011, 02:23 PM

I'm setting up my first CA reactor, a Korallin C1502. Originally I was going to install a fitting to feed the reactor via the main sump return pump. The issue is that I turn off that pump regularly for feeding, so I'd kind of like to have another option to feed the reactor.

Will an aqualifter provide enough pressure? When I tested the setup with freshwater and an aqualifter it didn't seem to really pressurize well. Should I go to something like a MJ? If so what would be sufficient, a 600 or 1200?

Does this reactor require a sponge placed inside it? If so I'd need to get one - should I cut my own? Where does the sponge go, at the top of the media?

smsreefer · 12/25/2011, 07:45 PM

Great reactor. I would stick with the pump it was designed to be used with, the Eheim 1048.

Here's a manual that should cover everything.

http://c1.f3images.com/IMD/UserManuals/KL1502.pdf

Happy Reefin'

Pylos · 12/25/2011, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smsreefer

Great reactor. I would stick with the pump it was designed to be used with, the Eheim 1048.

Here's a manual that should cover everything.

http://c1.f3images.com/IMD/UserManuals/KL1502.pdf

Happy Reefin'

Yup, that pump works great for circulation. You still need to gravity feed the pump, which I have ruled out, or have an external pump "feed" the reactor, which is what the question was about.

smsreefer · 12/26/2011, 10:17 AM

oops...I'm guilty ....I glanced over the top of your post.
It does mention using a Maxi-jet 400 or Rio 90 in the manual for feeding the reactor .

Pylos · 12/26/2011, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smsreefer

oops...I'm guilty ....I glanced over the top of your post.
It does mention using a Maxi-jet 400 or Rio 90 in the manual for feeding the reactor .

Great, thank you very much!

Anyone have any experience using these pumps to feed or others?

Pylos · 12/27/2011, 01:38 PM

Oh yes, and do I need a sponge in the reactor chamber?

12/25/2011, 02:23 PM	#1
Pylos Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 139	Feed pump and sponge for Korallin C1502? I'm setting up my first CA reactor, a Korallin C1502. Originally I was going to install a fitting to feed the reactor via the main sump return pump. The issue is that I turn off that pump regularly for feeding, so I'd kind of like to have another option to feed the reactor. Will an aqualifter provide enough pressure? When I tested the setup with freshwater and an aqualifter it didn't seem to really pressurize well. Should I go to something like a MJ? If so what would be sufficient, a 600 or 1200? Does this reactor require a sponge placed inside it? If so I'd need to get one - should I cut my own? Where does the sponge go, at the top of the media? __________________ Jerad San Diego Marine Aquarium Society - BOD Member Current tank: 180g Mixed Reef

12/27/2011, 01:38 PM	#6
Pylos Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 139	Oh yes, and do I need a sponge in the reactor chamber? __________________ Jerad San Diego Marine Aquarium Society - BOD Member Current tank: 180g Mixed Reef

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12/25/2011, 07:45 PM	#2
smsreefer Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Trussville,Al Posts: 329	Great reactor. I would stick with the pump it was designed to be used with, the Eheim 1048. Here's a manual that should cover everything. http://c1.f3images.com/IMD/UserManuals/KL1502.pdf Happy Reefin'

12/26/2011, 10:17 AM	#4
smsreefer Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Trussville,Al Posts: 329	oops...I'm guilty ....I glanced over the top of your post. It does mention using a Maxi-jet 400 or Rio 90 in the manual for feeding the reactor .