Chaeto Reactor
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wcfish21
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I was looking for something small. I don't have much room in stand where the sump is. How big is it? I only have 4" L x 13" D x 25" H to the right of my sump.
xCry0x
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Phosban reactors with some cheap Amazon strip grow lights work well.
If you want a budget reactor. Just search for diy algae reactor.. its a really common setup.
I will say though. If/when I set up mine again, I'll probably use something to keep the lights slightly off the reactor itself. The heat from the leds can crack the reactor -- mine developed a hairline crack.
If you want a budget reactor. Just search for diy algae reactor.. its a really common setup.
I will say though. If/when I set up mine again, I'll probably use something to keep the lights slightly off the reactor itself. The heat from the leds can crack the reactor -- mine developed a hairline crack.
The_Lazy_Reefer
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How big is big haha
kinetic
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Check out my DIY: https://bareefers.org/forum/threads/kinetic-reefer-170.21015/page-4#post-306257
I kind of overbuilt it. This thing runs so cool it's almost a chiller
wrestle1952
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I just purchased the Tunze algae reactor. Works well. The hoses can get stuck with loose cheato getting trapped. Not a big deal just remove it.
wcfish21
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You have an awesome set up! How long did it take you to plan and purchase parts. It really look tricked out.Check out my DIY: https://bareefers.org/forum/threads/kinetic-reefer-170.21015/page-4#post-306257
I kind of overbuilt it. This thing runs so cool it's almost a chiller
wcfish21
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From Bulky Reef Supply?
kinetic
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Not too long. Just had to do some googling to find a company that would sell small pieces of metal at the right dimensions. If I were to do it differently, I would've gotten a slightly larger tube to make it easier to slip off of the reactor. Right now it's a tight fit.
