Reactor in Water

[djam]

Any reason why I can't or shouldn't run a reactor submerged in my sump? I'm trying to avoid any possible leaks. thoughts?

 

[tofucube]

If it fits in sump then I say go for it.

 

[Zoarder]

Thats how I have mine in sump but hanging from the sump. (I use aquamaxx reactors)

 

[BeanMachine]

Do it to it.

 

[AddictedtoSalt]

No problems, mine is in my sump as well
Only issue is it will drip water everywhere when removed for media changes.

 

[djam]

Cool. Done, with the shortened hoses getting much better movement. I'll need to hookup the second one once I get off work tonight.

 

[lowbudget]

yeah inside is fine look at me wwwhhhheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

 

[Confuse]

That would make a mess when you have to change the media. I prefer my reactors outside for that reason.

 

[BeanMachine]

That would make a mess when you have to change the media. I prefer my reactors outside for that reason.

Towel? haha

 

[AddictedtoSalt]

I have 4 bath towels that the wife said are for my tank only now that I used them to clean up a water spill. Heheheheh

 

[planbtypea]

I have 4 bath towels that the wife said are for my tank only now that I used them to clean up a water spill. Heheheheh

LOL, same with the fiance here. Cost me trip to Bed, Bath, and Beyond though.....

 

[Usingthejohn]

Hehe...I stole all my tank towels from the hospital OR supply

 

[djam]

Hehe...I stole all my tank towels from the hospital OR supply

John, hook me up dude..wife is killing me over using our bath towels...

 

[Six2seven]

Hehe...I stole all my tank towels from the hospital OR supply

hahaha i use the hospital towels too and the blankets for when its going to get messy lol

 

[djam]

I use plastic sheets when it is going to get messy, and a shovel, duct tape, a bag of lye and a map of the local hills....

 

[AddictedtoSalt]

I know a bunch of abandon mine shafts out in the desert that work really well. No digging required

 

[rayray]

Any reason why I can't or shouldn't run a reactor submerged in my sump? I'm trying to avoid any possible leaks. thoughts?

it is very practical, but it will decrease your system water volume and over the long run (years) it adds up to a lot more work. most importantly, you cant show off those pristine, shiny, tumbly reactors on deck, naked in your face (less style points). lotsa guys put reactors in a smaller container above the sump or to the side.

 

[djam]

Hi, not following you on how is it more work? Other than drying it off to change media every few months, how is it more work? not getting that

 

[rayray]

Hi, not following you on how is it more work? Other than drying it off to change media every few months, how is it more work? not getting that

time yourself. trust me its a few more minutes maneuvering reactors in / out of the sump, drying off. its also harder to eyeball the reactor to make sure its working. ive known guys who quit the hobby because it was too much hassle to remove the skimmer cup or filter sock. a few inches of clearance makes all the difference when youre at the point in reefing when its not so fun, feels like work and youre on the fence about quitting.

 

[djam]

interesting, here is where I landed up.