CO2 Scrubbers for skimmer air intake- opinions?

Tigé21v · 03/18/2010, 02:05 PM

I have come across this (or something similar) on a few different websites

http://www.aquariumspecialty.com/cat...oducts_id=5898

Anyone have any opinions or experiences with them? Know of any reviews online? Are they worth the money? Is there a noticeable increase in the ph?
With my tank in the basement, I'm sure it's not the greatest quality of air the skimmer is pulling in. But the sump is too far away from an exterior wall to run a line for fresh (outside) air.

Garage1217 · 03/18/2010, 03:28 PM

Interested as well!

Tigé21v · 03/20/2010, 07:54 AM

I came across this thread

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=1719095

ricde · 03/20/2010, 10:52 AM

I just ordered 6 LBS of soda lime for $25 http://www.shopmedvet.com/product/13...hesia-products

2- 3lb bags + $10 shipping. I'm ordering a RO cartridge from BRS

I wonder if only using the scrubber at night will extend the life of the media

Garage1217 · 03/20/2010, 11:31 AM

I imagine it would. Good idea... You could use an electronic valve on a timer & have it switch between lights on / lights off.

Tigé21v · 03/20/2010, 11:46 AM

I have an extra RO cartridge laying around. Maybe for 25 bucks I might give it a try.
Lord knows I've wasted a lot more money than that since getting into this hobby.

Tigé21v · 03/20/2010, 12:41 PM

Just ordered 12#. Thanks for the link, ricde!

ricde · 03/20/2010, 12:47 PM

No problem, I ordered my cart from http://www.thefilterguys.biz/skimmer_media.htm instead of BRS because they had the flexible airline hose.

Let us know how it works out for you and I'll update when I get everything in.

ddevlin · 03/20/2010, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ricde

I just ordered 6 LBS of soda lime for $25 http://www.shopmedvet.com/product/13...hesia-products

2- 3lb bags + $10 shipping. I'm ordering a RO cartridge from BRS

I wonder if only using the scrubber at night will extend the life of the media

Does that change colors as well?

ricde · 03/20/2010, 01:11 PM

Quote:

JorVet soda lime has a pH color change indicator that changes from white to violet when the soda lime needs to be changed. It will eventually return to its original color if not changed. Therefore, a good rule of thumb is to replace the soda lime every time the vaporizer is filled.

ddevlin · 03/20/2010, 01:20 PM

Thanks. Any idea how log it will last if my skimmer pulls +81scfh?

ricde · 03/20/2010, 01:28 PM

In the other thread Ken was getting around 2 weeks out of his, I was going to try using mine only at night and see how long it holds out.

03/18/2010, 02:05 PM	#1
Tigé21v Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: St. Charles, Mo. Posts: 1,369	CO2 Scrubbers for skimmer air intake- opinions? I have come across this (or something similar) on a few different websites http://www.aquariumspecialty.com/cat...oducts_id=5898 Anyone have any opinions or experiences with them? Know of any reviews online? Are they worth the money? Is there a noticeable increase in the ph? With my tank in the basement, I'm sure it's not the greatest quality of air the skimmer is pulling in. But the sump is too far away from an exterior wall to run a line for fresh (outside) air.

03/18/2010, 03:28 PM	#2
Garage1217 GET OFF MY LAWN Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Globally Posts: 5,863	Interested as well! __________________ No great genius has ever existed without some touch of madness ~ Aristotle If we knew what it was we were doing, it would not be called research, would it? ~ Albert Einstein I'm just as bent as ever. Hellishly so ~ Captain Jack Sparrow Current Tank Info: Systems and goodies by Lee-Mar / Coralvue / Neptune Systems / Jager / Spectrapure / Cree / Meanwell + more!

03/20/2010, 11:31 AM	#5
Garage1217 GET OFF MY LAWN Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Globally Posts: 5,863	I imagine it would. Good idea... You could use an electronic valve on a timer & have it switch between lights on / lights off. __________________ No great genius has ever existed without some touch of madness ~ Aristotle If we knew what it was we were doing, it would not be called research, would it? ~ Albert Einstein I'm just as bent as ever. Hellishly so ~ Captain Jack Sparrow Current Tank Info: Systems and goodies by Lee-Mar / Coralvue / Neptune Systems / Jager / Spectrapure / Cree / Meanwell + more!

03/20/2010, 07:54 AM	#3
Tigé21v Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: St. Charles, Mo. Posts: 1,369	I came across this thread http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=1719095

03/20/2010, 10:52 AM	#4
ricde Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 452	I just ordered 6 LBS of soda lime for $25 http://www.shopmedvet.com/product/13...hesia-products 2- 3lb bags + $10 shipping. I'm ordering a RO cartridge from BRS I wonder if only using the scrubber at night will extend the life of the media

03/20/2010, 11:46 AM	#6
Tigé21v Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: St. Charles, Mo. Posts: 1,369	I have an extra RO cartridge laying around. Maybe for 25 bucks I might give it a try. Lord knows I've wasted a lot more money than that since getting into this hobby.

03/20/2010, 12:41 PM	#7
Tigé21v Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: St. Charles, Mo. Posts: 1,369	Just ordered 12#. Thanks for the link, ricde!

03/20/2010, 12:47 PM	#8
ricde Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 452	No problem, I ordered my cart from http://www.thefilterguys.biz/skimmer_media.htm instead of BRS because they had the flexible airline hose. Let us know how it works out for you and I'll update when I get everything in.

03/20/2010, 01:20 PM	#11
ddevlin Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Central Florida Posts: 472	Thanks. Any idea how log it will last if my skimmer pulls +81scfh?

03/20/2010, 01:28 PM	#12
ricde Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 452	In the other thread Ken was getting around 2 weeks out of his, I was going to try using mine only at night and see how long it holds out.