Gfo/carbon reactor in sump placement ??

subman · #1 04-22-2012, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by reefgirl189

Correct me if I'm wrong but isn't the BRS reactor only rated for a max of 120 gallons?

Could be. I find it funny to put a gallon rating on items like these. I may have to change media more often but I haven't had a phosphate problem in years so its there just in case. If I have a higher po4 Ill fill both chambers with GFO and run carbon in another reactor. Just seems funny to me to rate these with a gallon volume in mind.

Coralgurl · #2 04-22-2012, 06:26 PM

I don't see anything rating the reactor to tank size. I think the amount of media used would be however.

reefgirl189 · #3 04-22-2012, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Coralgurl

I don't see anything rating the reactor to tank size. I think the amount of media used would be however.

It's in their youtube video detailing the reactor.
I want the same dual chamber one you have but I was wondering if it would be enough.

Coralgurl · #4 04-23-2012, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by reefgirl189

It's in their youtube video detailing the reactor.
I want the same dual chamber one you have but I was wondering if it would be enough.

Well thats interesting. Just watched the video and you are right, it's to 120 gl. Hmmm. Guess I will wait and see how things go, wish they put that on the specs on the website.

gregzz4 · #5 04-23-2012, 12:34 AM

The BRS Dual Reactor states the canisters can hold 3 cups of carbon and 2 cups of GFO. I'd think that would be enough for a 180, but I'm no expert on reactors.

Coralgurl · #6 04-23-2012, 12:47 AM

I'm not worried. I've added a filter sock and macro algae to the sump. I think as a combination, it will do what I need. I didn't max out the amount of media I put in, if it needs more will add more but will see how things look over the next month.

reefgirl189 · #7 04-23-2012, 01:23 AM

Yeah I don't really see how they can have a rating either... I mean couldn't you just change the media more or less often depending on your needs? Or use more or less media to begin with.

reefwars · #8 04-22-2012, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by subman

Could be. I find it funny to put a gallon rating on items like these. I may have to change media more often but I haven't had a phosphate problem in years so its there just in case. If I have a higher po4 Ill fill both chambers with GFO and run carbon in another reactor. Just seems funny to me to rate these with a gallon volume in mind.

Especially since
most people use different kinds of pumps