Running ROX 0.8 Carbon in a TLF 150 reactor

jharding08 · 03/07/2016, 04:14 PM

What is the best way to run ROX 0.8 GAC in a Two Little Fishies 150 reactor so that it doesnt tumble?

I have two reactors, so I can use a sponge from the other if I need to sandwich the media between two of them.

I know ROX will float, so should I try to keep it at the top of the reactor if possible?

scuzy · 03/07/2016, 04:27 PM

pack it in if you don't want it to tumble. I think it's fine to tumble them though. Currently running it in a avast reactor like that.

Shaummy · 03/07/2016, 04:38 PM

Best way that I have used the Rox carbon in my TLF is to run it in "reverse flow" mode.

Basically I switch the normal Input/output lines so that the water pushes the carbon down towards the bottom of the reactor where the water exits...instead of exiting the top.

jharding08 · 03/07/2016, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Shaummy

Best way that I have used the Rox carbon in my TLF is to run it in "reverse flow" mode.

Basically I switch the normal Input/output lines so that the water pushes the carbon down towards the bottom of the reactor where the water exits...instead of exiting the top.

I was going to do it that way. How much flow should I put through the carbon? I have 140 gallons total volume and 1 cup of GAC in the reactor. I am running through a manifold on my return pump.

Shaummy · 03/08/2016, 09:37 PM

For carbon.. not sure there is a premium flow rate that you are looking for...I used an MJ1200 that was split between two TLF150's with the majority going to the carbon side so that I could dial in the GFO in the other.

03/07/2016, 04:14 PM	#1
jharding08 BlueWorldAquatics.com Join Date: May 2012 Location: Murrieta, CA Posts: 657	Running ROX 0.8 Carbon in a TLF 150 reactor What is the best way to run ROX 0.8 GAC in a Two Little Fishies 150 reactor so that it doesnt tumble? I have two reactors, so I can use a sponge from the other if I need to sandwich the media between two of them. I know ROX will float, so should I try to keep it at the top of the reactor if possible? __________________ Stats: 180 g Mixed SPS/LPS reef tank, 30 gallon sump, live rock, GFO\Carbon, AquaMaxx AM250 in-sump skimmer, felt filter socks, cleaning crew

03/07/2016, 04:38 PM	#3
Shaummy Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Chicago burbs Posts: 857	Best way that I have used the Rox carbon in my TLF is to run it in "reverse flow" mode. Basically I switch the normal Input/output lines so that the water pushes the carbon down towards the bottom of the reactor where the water exits...instead of exiting the top. __________________ Shaummy Current Tank Info: Current Tank Info: 90g mixed reef, hermits, snails,Lyretail Anthias,Orange back Fairy Wrasse,Blue Reef Chromis,small blue tang, Flame Hawk, Royal Gramma

03/08/2016, 09:37 PM	#5
Shaummy Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Chicago burbs Posts: 857	For carbon.. not sure there is a premium flow rate that you are looking for...I used an MJ1200 that was split between two TLF150's with the majority going to the carbon side so that I could dial in the GFO in the other. __________________ Shaummy Current Tank Info: Current Tank Info: 90g mixed reef, hermits, snails,Lyretail Anthias,Orange back Fairy Wrasse,Blue Reef Chromis,small blue tang, Flame Hawk, Royal Gramma

03/07/2016, 04:27 PM	#2
scuzy Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 6,499	pack it in if you don't want it to tumble. I think it's fine to tumble them though. Currently running it in a avast reactor like that.