Optimum flow rate for the AquaMedic Reaktor 1000 is listed as 250 gph. I have run them at higher rates W/ poor results. Once reconfigured to 250 gph they worked flawlessly. On tanks larger than 100 gal. I'd suspect you really have no choice but to increase the flow rate, but I personally can't verify the results.
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Originally Posted by Gerryd
Hi,
I would just use the AM 1000 when it arrives and run it with at least a 300-400 gph separate pump based on the size of your tank. Then your UV flow will remain as is and you won't have to modify it...
You want a decent amount of current through the reactor so the c02 mixes well. I know the flow of UVs can vary at beginning and end of life, so this may affect how your c02 is mixed with the water........
You can then run a piece of tubing from the gas release vent on the AM 1000 back to the INPUT of the reactor pump to simulate a venturi loop. Check out this article:
Dual venturi DIY External CO2 reactor
I run a 500 gph mag drive to my AM 1000 for a 180gal which is 1/2 MPT.
To connect:
1 barbed MPT of the diameter appropriate to the Fluval
1 barbed MPT of the reactor diameter
1 FPT coupler that matches the MPT threads
The MPT sizes must match to use the coupler.
This was EZ to do, so please give it a try 
The output of the reactor can be fed (if possible) back to the main pump for distribution to the tank.
Pic 1 of connections
Pic 2 of valve release line on the AM 1000 which is to the right of the pic....
Hope this helps. |