External Media Reactors for 14gal biocube

[Custom05Taco]

Trying to figure out if I can put a Media Reactors on my biocube and which one I would get.
I tried looking for one but need some opinions and ideas.

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[ruha456]

I too have often wondered about that for my biocube tagging along to see what options there are

 

[Alex]

For a tank that small I would DIY something. you can get clear PVC and get some hose and a few end caps. Or try one of the nano sites.

 

[Custom05Taco]

http://www.marinedepot.com/AquaMaxx...lcium_Reactors-AquaMaxx-UJ3311-FICRRA-vi.html

This would be ideal if I could put phosban media in there instead of calcium

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[Alex]

If you want something custom, its gonna cost you. or you can DIY with parts from Avastmarine.com.

The easiest would be to pick up a BRS media reactor and then use accordingly.

 

[Widdy]

Although video shows it churning biopellets, they said it'll work with GAC or GFO as well.

http://reefbuilders.com/2011/06/27/cpr-aquatic-nano-reactor/

 

[Custom05Taco]

Would the aquamax CR 1 work with media? I like the external pump biocubes have heat issues and I can't have another pump in there

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[Forreal]

nextreef

I have the nextreef shorty on the back of my 24G cardiff system. I am using rowa phos in it and its working well.

 

[nanoreefer22]

Would the aquamax CR 1 work with media? I like the external pump biocubes have heat issues and I can't have another pump in there

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You'll still need a pump to get water into the reactor, unless you can gravity feed it from your main tank and have the effluent run into your sump (which I don't think you have)

I hear you on not wanting to have another pump in the tank, having a small tank can be a PITA sometimes.

 

[Custom05Taco]

I have the nextreef shorty on the back of my 24G cardiff system. I am using rowa phos in it and its working well.

Can you run that with an external pump?

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[Custom05Taco]

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[Custom05Taco]

AquaMaxx CR-1 Nano Calcium Reactor. Has everything I'm looking for I just don't know if you can use it with media like phosban or something like it. Does anybody know if it can be used?

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[Custom05Taco]

Called marine depot they said it would not work flow rate is to low. He recommend this AquaMaxx Fluidized Filter Media Reactor just have to figure out how to run it with an external pump.

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[nanoreefer22]

You'd probably have to drill the tank to hook a pump up externally, and I think with your set up that isn't an option.

Why not use a tiny pump, http://www.marinedepot.com/powerheads_pumps_eheim_compact_pump-ap.html you'll still be adding heat but not as much as with other pumps.

 

[Custom05Taco]

Your right drilling is not really an option. I could try running a small pump with it. Is the reactors the guy at marine depot recommended a good one?

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[JimmyR1rider]

Why dont you just drill holes in the back of the hood above the return chamber 2 or 4 if running just gfo or gfo and carbon big enough to put the lines through, then cut 90 degree elbows shorter and put them on both sides of the hood into the tubing? That way you can run external pumps and put the reactors in your stand if you wanted to and you could silicone around the tubing just to make it that much more solid and sealed completely.

 

[Custom05Taco]

Why dont you just drill holes in the back of the hood above the return chamber 2 or 4 if running just gfo or gfo and carbon big enough to put the lines through, then cut 90 degree elbows shorter and put them on both sides of the hood into the tubing? That way you can run external pumps and put the reactors in your stand if you wanted to and you could silicone around the tubing just to make it that much more solid and sealed completely.

If the tank was empty I would consider doing that

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[JimmyR1rider]

Not on the tank- on the hood. Right under the hinge on the side--above-- the return chamber. I had the 29G biocube for a while. I looked at the hood from it, theres plenty of room on the 29, maybe you'd have room for it on the 14 as well?