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Originally Posted by Elias@caco3reef.com (Post 658566)

I run 2 modified reactors having them running parallel 1st the activated-carbon then the HC-GFO teeing off my main pumpwith a shot-off valve that I have it tuned down so my activated-carbon is risen for approximately 3/4" from original height and yes you will see a very faint bubbling motion on the surface.As the HC-GFO will rise for approximately 1/2" free flowing is what you are looking for both media.
Best follow my specifications with the modified reactors.
Hope that helps and facilitate the build of your reactors.

You said in parallel, but don't you mean in series? IE, flow first to the carbon, then to the gfo before returning to the sump?

Yes that's what he is saying. I run mine the same.

I'm running a dedicated brs reactor per media and each is fed from a manifold off my return. Both use gate valves which are very reasonable to purchase here locally from concept aquatics. This was never an option until Dave was able to lock down some amazing prices on these. Having the benefit of all that pressure is nice and I can fine-tune it. No more clogging carbon like I sometimes experienced in my TLF.