External reactor for small canister filter?

[Ah_ZhaN]

Hi AQ, is there a external reactor(preferrably small sized) available to compliment with small canister filter like eden 501(300L/hr) in the market ?

[benny]

I thought Nicky had previously posted one from Nature Aquarium that would be suitable. Perhaps you can do a check.

Cheers,

[valice]

Maybe you want to try the Aista diffusor cum external reactor?
Seems interesting... But the concept behind is to use your filter as one big reactor... I don't know if your Eden will be airlocked in that way as it depends on flowrate...

[the_r0ck]

I DIYed a small internal reactor to be an external one. Not much work needed though, just seal up the joints with aquarium safe silicon and tighten the hose joints and you are set.

[Cacatuoides]

Any pictures of it?

[tjh1995]

Yes please share with us with pic and possible the cost. Thanks.

[the_r0ck]

Sorry for the late reply, didn't log in and also missed this also.



All I did was to get a cheapo internal filter and glued the main joints with silicone. Simple as that.


Just make sure it is Aquarium safe and its fine


I failed my art class but the idea is to make sure it is leak proof. Connect the tubes and you're done.


I decommisioned it, but I did this in around 5 minutes, including allowing the silicone to cure, it was ready the next morning.

Hope this helps, somewhat.

[Green Baron]

I would not recommend such DIY external reactor as the joints can leak after under pressure for some time. Mine leaked when I was away and water from my 3ft tank flooded the living room

[the_r0ck]

Well, there are inherent risks I guess.

I have used it for almost a year without much issues, but then I think making sure the joints are fixed strongly are very important.

I guess the size of the reactor do matter, as I used a very small one for a 1.5ft tank, so I guess for a 3 footer and above will need a pretty large one.