Reactors , everything is a reactor new worm reactor

kenneth wolfe · 08/07/2017, 04:07 PM

Worm reactor thingy

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badbreath · 08/07/2017, 04:13 PM

Was this intentional?

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kenneth wolfe · 08/07/2017, 04:34 PM

Yes, the pellets help act as constant food source, the black paper keeps out the light, there's a 1.25"solid acrylic rod threw the center to create more surface area,

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lingwendil · 08/08/2017, 01:39 AM

Well, okay then...

I like it. I have a canister filter that gets like that over time. Other than rinsing out mud from the bottom I leave it alone, since all the wormy dudes seem to be pretty happy.

karimwassef · 08/08/2017, 05:10 AM

I used to get that when I don't change my GFO or GAC media. The available water region gets dense with them. Interesting idea to do it intentionally.

What effect do you think it has? I've got some theories...

Fredfish · 08/08/2017, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by karimwassef

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What effect do you think it has? I've got some theories...

You get to post pictures nobody else has?

karimwassef · 08/08/2017, 07:44 AM

I love worms myself. I think they're one of the keys to a thriving reef, but can't find consensus on why. Not all worms, but many.

I keep a 3" sand bed JUST for the worms! Well, the wrasses like it too.

Just the sand avoids other inhabitants like aptasia.

I'd love to figure out a sponge reactor too. I have 1/3 of my new tank design dedicated to a dark high flow zone to encourage this.

djbon · 08/08/2017, 08:10 AM

And soon you will have reactors everywhere

ReefWreak · 08/08/2017, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by karimwassef

I love worms myself. I think they're one of the keys to a thriving reef, but can't find consensus on why. Not all worms, but many.
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I'd love to figure out a sponge reactor too. I have 1/3 of my new tank design dedicated to a dark high flow zone to encourage this.

I'm sure you've seen it and/or discussed it at some point, but some resources on cryptic zone/"worm reactors"

RC Cryptic Filtration discussion

The man himself, Steve Tyree, discussing his concept on RC

It's effectively the only mechanical filtration I have in my biocube besides a protein skimmer. I don't run filter pads or socks or any of that business, just high flow in the display, low flow in the rear chambers, and a big skimmer. I have plenty of (small) sponge growth and lots of fanworms in the tank cleaning the water.

karimwassef · 08/08/2017, 08:53 AM

Just posted there.

I don't use mechanical filtration or protein skimming. I also don't export. I recycle everything.

adeebm · 08/08/2017, 09:01 AM

What, how, and why?

clevername · 08/08/2017, 02:12 PM

Did no one point out a huge problem..... you have a cat in your sump

perkint · 08/08/2017, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by clevername2000

Did no one point out a huge problem..... you have a cat in your sump

I had to go back and look at the photos again!

Tim

kenneth wolfe · 08/08/2017, 03:10 PM

My daughters new kitten, it likes to sit in there it's warm I guess, and the dogs can't get to her,

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kenneth wolfe · 08/08/2017, 03:12 PM

I have a cbb butterfly in display, a raccoon butterfly in the sump, theres no chance of survival in either location for worms ect.

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08/07/2017, 04:07 PM	#1
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08/08/2017, 05:10 AM	#5
karimwassef Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 11,033	I used to get that when I don't change my GFO or GAC media. The available water region gets dense with them. Interesting idea to do it intentionally. What effect do you think it has? I've got some theories... __________________ Failure isn't an option It's a requirement. 660g 380inwall+280smp/surge S/L/Soft/Maxima/RBTA/Clown/Chromis/Anthias/Tang/Mandarin/Jawfish/Goby/Wrasse/D'back. DIY 12' Skimmer ActuatedSurge ConcreteScape

08/08/2017, 07:44 AM	#7
karimwassef Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 11,033	I love worms myself. I think they're one of the keys to a thriving reef, but can't find consensus on why. Not all worms, but many. I keep a 3" sand bed JUST for the worms! Well, the wrasses like it too. Just the sand avoids other inhabitants like aptasia. I'd love to figure out a sponge reactor too. I have 1/3 of my new tank design dedicated to a dark high flow zone to encourage this. __________________ Failure isn't an option It's a requirement. 660g 380inwall+280smp/surge S/L/Soft/Maxima/RBTA/Clown/Chromis/Anthias/Tang/Mandarin/Jawfish/Goby/Wrasse/D'back. DIY 12' Skimmer ActuatedSurge ConcreteScape

08/08/2017, 08:10 AM	#8
djbon Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, MY Posts: 813	And soon you will have reactors everywhere __________________ 75 gallon DT, 5 gallon sump, DIY LED bar with moonlight, DIY Arduino controller Current Tank Info: 75 gallon/Arduino Controller

08/08/2017, 08:53 AM	#10
karimwassef Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 11,033	Just posted there. I don't use mechanical filtration or protein skimming. I also don't export. I recycle everything. __________________ Failure isn't an option It's a requirement. 660g 380inwall+280smp/surge S/L/Soft/Maxima/RBTA/Clown/Chromis/Anthias/Tang/Mandarin/Jawfish/Goby/Wrasse/D'back. DIY 12' Skimmer ActuatedSurge ConcreteScape

08/07/2017, 04:13 PM	#2
badbreath Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Garden Grove 92845 Posts: 536	Was this intentional? Sent from my LG-H811 using Tapatalk

08/07/2017, 04:34 PM	#3
kenneth wolfe Moved On Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Galveston Co. Posts: 853	Yes, the pellets help act as constant food source, the black paper keeps out the light, there's a 1.25"solid acrylic rod threw the center to create more surface area, Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using Tapatalk

08/08/2017, 01:39 AM	#4
lingwendil Man who sold the world Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Oakley, behind enemy lines in communist occupied California. Posts: 254	Well, okay then... I like it. I have a canister filter that gets like that over time. Other than rinsing out mud from the bottom I leave it alone, since all the wormy dudes seem to be pretty happy.

08/08/2017, 09:01 AM	#11
adeebm Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 130	What, how, and why?

08/08/2017, 02:12 PM	#12
clevername Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Manchester, MO Posts: 1,125	Did no one point out a huge problem..... you have a cat in your sump

08/08/2017, 03:10 PM	#14
kenneth wolfe Moved On Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Galveston Co. Posts: 853	My daughters new kitten, it likes to sit in there it's warm I guess, and the dogs can't get to her, Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using Tapatalk

08/08/2017, 03:12 PM	#15
kenneth wolfe Moved On Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Galveston Co. Posts: 853	I have a cbb butterfly in display, a raccoon butterfly in the sump, theres no chance of survival in either location for worms ect. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using Tapatalk