CaCo3Reef Media Reactors Review/Issues

[Smudge]

I just peeled it off and I used the supplied foam one with the TLF one. I have been running it with MJ400 but looking to upgrade to the 1200 for more flow.

[GMGQ]

How much HC GFO do you have in there?

Originally Posted by Smudge

I just peeled it off and I used the supplied foam one with the TLF one. I have been running it with MJ400 but looking to upgrade to the 1200 for more flow.

[Smudge]

Not using the HC GFO just the regular GFO from Eli. It is about 3/4 full.

[GMGQ]

So I removed the bottom filter in each carriage, and put some blue foam I had leftover. Big difference, now the flow is as how it should be.

But new problem.

Water is seeping out of the heavy duty lids :S I made sure there was no media in the threading, and I also wrapped the threads with 3 layers of Teflon tape. I put some paper towel under each canister, and by the next day the paper towels were both soaked. I've since put each canister in a plastic container, and after a few days, the containers have a noticeable buildup of water.

I screwed them on pretty tight already, but still hand tight.

???

[phi delt reefer]

check for cracks... they are only plastic and a they could develop a hairline cracks from over tightening.

[GMGQ]

It's heavy duty plastic, at least 1/4" thick. I certainly hope I couldn't crack it by tightening it with my bare hands...! Plus both of them? :S

I can see the water slowly build up around the threads in the lid... It seems like the seal isn't tight enough...

Originally Posted by phi delt reefer

check for cracks... they are only plastic and a they could develop a hairline cracks from over tightening.

[Cal_stir]

the threads do not seal, the O-ring does the sealing, i have purchased 4 of that type canister from BRS and have found that there are 2 different threads, they are very close but you can't get them to seal if they don't match.
also i have had to tighten them with the wrench sometimes, they are very strong so don,t be afraid to crank on them a bit