Inline atomizer or reactor?

[nuart]

Hi all been reading some postings of using an inline atomizer instead of reactor. How does it it work? Is it better? Anybody with experience with both? Planning for a 4X1.5X1.5 planted tank

[jonathandowers]

Reactor.

Cheaper and 100% efficient.

[Peanut8787]

I would rather spend another $10 to get a atomizer.

[nuart]

1:1.... anybody else care to comment?

[apisto31]

I was using an ISTA Mix Max reactor for almost a year and shifted to UP inline atomizer.
In terms of efficiency, I'd say both are good.. though I required lesser bubbles per sec on my UP Atomizer now.
Cons:
1) ISTA Mix Max - Occupies space inside the tank, though you can use it externally as well, but I just don't feel safe to put more extra "joints" outside the tanks that could get loose anytime (you know what I mean). It decrease the flow rate on my canister, this is the one I hate most.
2) UP Inline Atomizer - I'm not a fan of the micro bubbles coming out of my rain bar, just too much for me.. other than that, it's great, compact and efficient.

cheers!

[|squee|]

For a 4ft tank I think it's better to go with a reactor?

Because I'm guessing for an inline diffusor to be suitable for a 4ft you're gonna need a heck load of pressure to get a diffusor of that size to work.

[benlauhh]

I vote for Inline atomizer. Because its fuss free, less equipment in tank.

[BFG]

My preference is the external reactor. Plug and play, no need for maintenance ever. With diffuser, you need to clean it should algae grow on it.