tc180Reef
02/12/2006, 01:34 PM
I started my phytoplankton culturing back up for the past 3 months, but would like to learn more about the phyto reactors and have not found much information via google.
I am wondering if these reactor setups have been proven to be effective and if DIY plans are out there.
I currently feed 1 cup of phyto 1-2 times a day in my 180gal. The reactor setup with auto feedings looks interesting and may be less maintenance, while ensuring a fresh supply. It looks like with the CO2 injection the culture can quadruple in 24 hours hence the ability to keep a fresh supply feeding your tank at determined intervals and quantities.
I do not want to slow dose the tank with phyto as I know this is not the preferred way verses larger feedings at a time.
Can anyone provide links for more information and if there are DIY plan for these? I checked the DIY forum on RC, but did not find a DIY for this (the search feature was not available so I browsed around.)
Thanks!
I am wondering if these reactor setups have been proven to be effective and if DIY plans are out there.
I currently feed 1 cup of phyto 1-2 times a day in my 180gal. The reactor setup with auto feedings looks interesting and may be less maintenance, while ensuring a fresh supply. It looks like with the CO2 injection the culture can quadruple in 24 hours hence the ability to keep a fresh supply feeding your tank at determined intervals and quantities.
I do not want to slow dose the tank with phyto as I know this is not the preferred way verses larger feedings at a time.
Can anyone provide links for more information and if there are DIY plan for these? I checked the DIY forum on RC, but did not find a DIY for this (the search feature was not available so I browsed around.)
Thanks!