inline co2 reactor?

[fishfanatic]

I have had a co2 system for a few weeks and i am already tired of all the bubbles in the tank (i use a ceramic defuser ) i am looking into buying/ making an inline co2 thing. My problem is that the fluval 305 does not come with rubber tubing to stick on the ends. How would i connect it to the tubing?

 

[jimenezlee]

You can make a DIY CO2 bottle with water, sugar and yeast and just stick the line into the input for the canister. The canister will dissolve 100% of the CO2 in the water.

 

[fishfanatic]

I am sorry I forgot to state that I already have a pressurized co2 system. I am just looking for a better diffusion method.

 

[roydooms]

Here is a link for a DIY CO2 reactor. This is what I have and IMHO is the best way to diffuse CO2. It's easy to build and is cheap. Click on each pic for instructions.

http://rexgrigg.com/diy-reactor.htm

 

[fishfanatic]

Thanks. For that set up I would have to change my tubing on my filter is this possible? The fluval tubing will not work

 

[roydooms]

Thanks. For that set up I would have to change my tubing on my filter is this possible? The fluval tubing will not work

Yes it is. I completely changed the outflow hose on mine. You can also changed the part where the hose connects to the reactor with the same size as your filter tubes.

 

[fishfanatic]

That is good to know. So just any tubing that is the same size will work?

 

[roydooms]

I'm using a clear tube that I bought from ACE. Now I can see stuff growing in the tube. I'm fine with it but if it will bother you I'll get a solid color tube.

 

[roydooms]

The hose/tubing should be flexible so that it won't fold.

 

[fishfanatic]

What do you mean 'fold'

 

[roydooms]

Fold or bend that it will constrict or reduce water flow.

 

[fishfanatic]

So you want it firm but still flexable

 

[roydooms]

Yes.

 

[fishfanatic]

Thanks for all the help. I will work on getting some tubing and building the reactor. One quick question how do you stop the canister filter from pumping water into your co2 system?

 

[roydooms]

Use a check valve. I use 2 to be safe but I don't think it's necessary. One near the reactor and the other close to the CO2.

 

[fishfanatic]

O that makes since. And I just so happen to have 2 check valves.

 

[roydooms]

Hi fishfanatic. Any updates on the reactor?

 

[fishfanatic]

I just finished putting it together
I would post a picture but the app on my phone is not working. I think I looks good for my first one. Thanks to your help!

 

[fishfanatic]

so i got my inline co2 thing all hooked up and that went well. then i started the co2, every once in a while ( every 10 seconds) a herd of bubbles come baraling out of the out put. is this normal

could it be that my reactor is on its side?

 

[mfdrookie516]

The reactor has to be straight vertical, with the water coming in the top and exiting the bottom... otherwise it won't work.