Cerges Reactor

[dcutl002]

I am going to build a Cerges Reactor for my 55-gallon tank. I already ordered a clear water filter from Menards for $23. I'll get all of the plumbing fittings from the hardware store. My plan is to inject the CO2 into a tee on the inlet instead of drilling into the top of the filter. I have an EHEIM 2215 with pressurized CO2 and plan to run the output into the reactor. Will that be too much flow? Will I need a bypass? Does anyone have experience with these? I am tired of diffusers and I hear that reactors are the way to go.


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[Brookster123]

I made this for sunsun 304b (340 gph) no majorly restricted flow.. you can always drill out your spray bar to reduce the flow and slow it's contact time.

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[Brookster123]

Pic.

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[dcutl002]

Nice. Once I get all of the parts I'll post a picture.


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[Thumper828]

I built a cerges for my 75 and have it on my 2075 eheim. It does great. I get a few micro bubbles. I should have went with a 20" but I am happy with it.

 

[dcutl002]

OK, cool. I believe the one that I ordered is 13" high. I'm hoping for the best.







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[Thumper828]

OK, cool. I believe the one that I ordered is 13" high. I'm hoping for the best.







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Looking forward to some pix...

 

[dcutl002]

Well since I have 3 tanks that need CO2, i got the fever to make something while waiting on my water filter. I took an old Python suction tube and assembled some fittings from the hardware store. Then I broke the ceramic off of an old diffuser, drilled a hole on the side of the reactor and glued the nylon CO2 fitting to the top. Once the glue cures I am going to use this. I am really getting tired of diffusers and am hoping this works.


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[Brookster123]

Better leak test that bad boy; )

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[dcutl002]

I will. I have enough epoxy to build a battleship on this thing. I am hoping for success ?.


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[Brookster123]

I will. I have enough epoxy to build a battleship on this thing. I am hoping for success ?.


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Haha excellent!

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[dcutl002]

i am running 3-4 BBS and looking good. No bubbles exiting.


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[dcutl002]

That's it. I am building 2 more reactors and getting rid of my diffusers. Why did I wait so long?


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[Thumper828]

That looks good...Jusst a quick question..How would you clean the diffuser in your set up..?

 

[dcutl002]

That looks good...Jusst a quick question..How would you clean the diffuser in your set up..?

I had a GLA diffuser. I used the GLA cleaning solution.

 

[Brookster123]

Dry floor this morning D? Hehe.. notice a difference in DC color yet?

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[dcutl002]

The floor was dry as a bone. I noticed the CO2 bubbles dancing in the reactor a bit and then over time the bubble cloud grew bigger. Even as the gas cloud grew bigger I still did not see bubbles exiting the reactor. After the solenoid shut the CO2 off the cloud dissipated after maybe 45 - 60 minutes. So, I guess I am oK. I think the next reactor will be a bit longer just for insurance. I am pumping about 4 BBS. Question: what is DC color?


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[dcutl002]

Drop checker? No, I need to buy one. The water is more acidic.


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[dcutl002]

Question: is there a glass drop checker that will work on a "rimmed" tank? I am tired of the cheap ones with worthless suction cups.


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[Brookster123]

I use a glass one.. suction cup is fine.. just clean it once a month? ?

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