andythorntonjr
03/12/2011, 06:58 PM
I'm thinking about getting a reactor going for multiple reasons, the only problem is in deciding between a single reactor, two, or getting the BRS dual reactor. My tank is going through its cyano outbreak phase right now (all readings are good on the water and I've shortened the day on the lights to 5 hours). That said, the tank is going to have sea horses in a couple months so a more "dirty" inhabitant.
That said, which would be preferable here? I can see the dual reactor setup being useful for a larger tank setup, but its my understanding you do not want to run carbon 24/7? I thought of perhaps doing a single reactor (GFO probably to help most on the cyano?), then switch it out with carbon every few weeks for a couple days. Or just biting the bullet and getting 2 reactors and say 'done'.
Thoughts from the more seasoned reefers? Is the dual chamber (24/7) GFO/Carbon setup good? Is it more preferable to do two individual reactors and run one or the other frequently rather than constantly? Advise on this would be greatly appreciated! Hoping to order something this weekend so it'll be set up this coming week.
Thanks!
That said, which would be preferable here? I can see the dual reactor setup being useful for a larger tank setup, but its my understanding you do not want to run carbon 24/7? I thought of perhaps doing a single reactor (GFO probably to help most on the cyano?), then switch it out with carbon every few weeks for a couple days. Or just biting the bullet and getting 2 reactors and say 'done'.
Thoughts from the more seasoned reefers? Is the dual chamber (24/7) GFO/Carbon setup good? Is it more preferable to do two individual reactors and run one or the other frequently rather than constantly? Advise on this would be greatly appreciated! Hoping to order something this weekend so it'll be set up this coming week.
Thanks!