Red Sea CO2 Reactor 500

happi

Junior Poster
Dec 23, 2009
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http://www.marineandreef.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=RRS51034

after asking from many people about which co2 diffuser i should go for, i have finally decided to get this one. i wanted simple things and am guessing this is it. i was looking forward to get the aqua medic but i thought it was too complicated.

please give me your opinion about this diffuser or if you have any experience with it. how effective is it etc.

i have already bought this for my 50g tank.

thank you
 

jonny_ftm

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Mar 5, 2009
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http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/equipment/35669-red-sea-co2-reactor-500-review.html

In my opinion, is it has many flaws:
- in tank setup: ugly and too large, will need regular cleaning from debris and algae, pump will clog if not maintained causing CO2 fluctuations
- pump is too small, flow out of this thing won't diffuse CO2 every where. You should mabye have your filter outlet near it to help this
- no mist effect
- users say it won't dissolve CO2 above 2bps, despite it is claimed for 3bps.

The AM1000 is by far a better and easier to setup product in my opinion. Or get any of these new cheap ebay UP CO2 Atomizer, they work impressively