Co2 scrubber - Red Sea skimmer

[Beanju]

Hi, I am considering a co2 scrubber to raise my ph and I am trying to find photos with examples of Setup/installation . Surprisingly I can barely find some on internet so I am trying my luck here.
Red Sea reefer 350
Red Sea skimmer 600
Where do you put it , how you connect it to the RSK, which scrubber did you get etc .
Thanks for the help .

 

[BleepBloopMunchMunch]

There some bad pictures of how I hooked mine up on my rsr350 tank journal, you can check them out and let me know if you have any questions

 

[jhuynh]

here's my recirculating set up - rsr350 with rsk600. didnt wanna drill the lid since it has a neck cleaner or collection cup. took a cheap plastic dinner plate from daiso, drilled a hole in middle, hooked it up to a bottle (for less condensation) then into the brs co2 scrubber. outlet on co2 scrubber into the skimmer air intake. I used to be 8.1 to 8.4, now with calcium reactor, it's 7.8 to 8.1 for about 7 - 10 days before changing the media. hope that helps.

 

[Beanju]

Thanks ! I guess I will have to play Tetris !

 

[jhuynh]

worlds first problem. I know the pain, wish i had the v3 sump though.

 

[Beanju]

I can do a control box for you

 

[jhuynh]

I can do a control box for you

will it fit my 10 power bricks also?

 

[Beanju]

 

[NanoCrazed]

here's my recirculating set up - rsr350 with rsk600. didnt wanna drill the lid since it has a neck cleaner or collection cup. took a cheap plastic dinner plate from daiso, drilled a hole in middle, hooked it up to a bottle (for less condensation) then into the brs co2 scrubber. outlet on co2 scrubber into the skimmer air intake. I used to be 8.1 to 8.4, now with calcium reactor, it's 7.8 to 8.1 for about 7 - 10 days before changing the media. hope that helps.
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@jhuynh so wait -- you're trying to keep pH lower at 7.8 - 8.1?

 

[jhuynh]

@jhuynh so wait -- you're trying to keep pH lower at 7.8 - 8.1?

no. my pH will go maybe 8.15 as highest because of my carx. wish I can find a way to get it higher.

 

[jhuynh]

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looks nice but I have no way to mount it in my stand. thanks for suggesting though.

 

[Beanju]

Mine is held in place with double sided tape . No screw

 

[Squist]

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[Squist]

Reef Beef’s latest episode has a pretty lively discussion on pH. In their Reef Beef style.

 

[Beanju]

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[rygh]

Definitely watch the part of that video on PH.
I had a similar result:
- Had low <8 PH
- Added a CO2 scrubber
- PH went up nicely
- Made zero difference in my tank
- Was a hassle changing media, so disabled it.
- Made zero difference in my tank again.

 

[Squist]

In the video there is a very very brief mention of alternative sources of the absorbent media too. I think I heard them say that this media is used in SCUBA and can be purchased at greater bulk/discount (relative to reef hobby)

Quick comparison:

BRS: 7.5 lbs for $36 = $4.8/lb.
SCUBA: 44 lbs for $170 = $3.8/lb.

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[splitting_lanes]

Reef Beef’s latest episode has a pretty lively discussion on pH. In their Reef Beef style.

watched it and I didn’t catch anything beyond the word pH. It was mostly about sexism.. did I see the wrong video, or miss the moment they spoke about.

I have a CO2 scrubber coming, so I’m curious....

 

[Patio]

 

[Squist]

Get past the beginning to where Mr Saltwater Tank gets pulled in. It’s the Beef portion of the show. Their “beef” is the promotion of high pH for, they suggest, sale of media.