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Tom: Disk Diffusor or Venturi Internal Reactor?

Discussion in 'General Plant Topics' started by PMC, Nov 14, 2005.

  1. PMC

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    Tom,

    I'm now injecting Co2 via an in-line reactor into my 40 gallon. I've read your recent Co2 article and threads since then and I have to admit to some confusion (probably my denseness) as to what method you currently think is the best way to go. Are you recommending

    1. a ceramic disk diffusor (such as the Eheim, Boyo or Azoo (do you have a preference?)) under the spraybar or

    2. Using an internal venturi reactor such as you've got diagrams on this site?

    Thanks,

    Peter
     
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    Re: Tom: Disk Diffusor or Venturi Internal Reactor?

    Either, the best mist seems to be when the disc are used.
    Making sure they produce consistent bubbles/sizes etc is a key element though.
    Internal venturis are eseential maintenance free and take up more space.

    You can split the line and add CO2 via disc and reactor also.

    Regards,
    Tom Barr
     
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    Re: Tom: Disk Diffusor or Venturi Internal Reactor?

    Thanks. I'll try a disk diffuser and see how it goes.
     
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    Re: Tom: Disk Diffusor or Venturi Internal Reactor?

    One other tag along question. Should you disregard pH control with the CO2 mist method? I currently have a my pH controlled at 6.7-6.8 running into an internal powerhead reactor. Should I just remove the reactor and pH controller and run a couple of disk diffuser below the pump outlets?
    Tank is 75gallon.
     
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