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    Co2 reactor

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    Hello

    I wish to check is a Co2 reactor necessary or put the tube directly into the tank will do?
    What is the use for the reactor?
    Thank u

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    Re: Co2 reactor

    you'll need some form of reactor or diffuser.
    such devices will increase the amount of time a co2 bubble stays in contact with the water column before it floats up to the water surface.
    just putting a co2 tube into the aquarium will mean wasting >90% of the injected co2.
    thomas liew

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    Re: Co2 reactor

    Quote Originally Posted by tawauboy View Post
    you'll need some form of reactor or diffuser.
    such devices will increase the amount of time a co2 bubble stays in contact with the water column before it floats up to the water surface.
    just putting a co2 tube into the aquarium will mean wasting >90% of the injected co2.
    thank for the advise
    using wood airstone to diffuse

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    Re: Co2 reactor

    bro, recommend you use a glass co2 diffuser, it will give you finer bubbles (like mist) which prolongs the contact time of the co2 and the water. it will help increase your co2 dissolve rate.

    the glass diffusers are very cheap, no need to get those branded stuffs. i bought mine for only $5 at C328.

    if you want to further increase the co2 dissolve rate, get a reactor. either external or internal will work fine, but internal reactors take up space in your tank. external ones will be hidden from view.
    Yecch!

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    Re: Co2 reactor

    hi desewer,

    i got tried NANO diffuser but unable to produce bubble ..guess either my diy pressure too low or the diffuser defect ...meanwhile using wooden air stone which also give fine bubbles

    external type how is look like??

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    Re: Co2 reactor

    do you have a picture of this diffusers?
    i am plan to setup a co2 need to estimate the cost

    Quote Originally Posted by Desewer View Post
    bro, recommend you use a glass co2 diffuser, it will give you finer bubbles (like mist) which prolongs the contact time of the co2 and the water. it will help increase your co2 dissolve rate.

    the glass diffusers are very cheap, no need to get those branded stuffs. i bought mine for only $5 at C328.

    if you want to further increase the co2 dissolve rate, get a reactor. either external or internal will work fine, but internal reactors take up space in your tank. external ones will be hidden from view.

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