Chrisjb330
Member
Hi All
So im going to be running pipes to move the filters etc under the stairs for various reasons (noise etc). The co2 bottle is currently under there now.
Any input would be appreciated
This is the route;
My current filtration is
FX6 with tees for the Co2 Injection using the tank bottom union connections going to a spray bar
Fluval 306 mainly for the UV Sterilizer up and over
The plan;
FX6 for the filtration
Swap this for a standard inlet / outlet instead of a spray bar
Pump used for recirculation, Co2 injection, UV sterilizer, water changes etc
Using spray bar
Water tank to support 50% water changes so minimum 120L for the current tank
Some house renovations will be done hopefully next year so i can get a drain and hot/cold water supplied there to aid with water changes or even make them automatic/semi automatic
Pipe / Fittings;
All in PVCU with solvent welded joints
Minimum pipe size is 25mm but id like to go with 32mm under the floor as there should be room and would make it pretty future proof and reduce the backpressure from the bends
As theres 2 pumps id have to run 4 pipes
Will insulate the pipes under the floor
CO2
One thing i need to decide on is how to run the CO2 to achieve diffusion. Ive just brought a clear 10" filter housing but as space isnt much of an issue im contemplating the rex griggs reactor (some 2" clear PVCU pipe at work), both would be fed by the JBL inline atomizer.
Pipe Flow
Something like this
So im going to be running pipes to move the filters etc under the stairs for various reasons (noise etc). The co2 bottle is currently under there now.
Any input would be appreciated
This is the route;
My current filtration is
FX6 with tees for the Co2 Injection using the tank bottom union connections going to a spray bar
Fluval 306 mainly for the UV Sterilizer up and over
The plan;
FX6 for the filtration
Swap this for a standard inlet / outlet instead of a spray bar
Pump used for recirculation, Co2 injection, UV sterilizer, water changes etc
Using spray bar
Water tank to support 50% water changes so minimum 120L for the current tank
Some house renovations will be done hopefully next year so i can get a drain and hot/cold water supplied there to aid with water changes or even make them automatic/semi automatic
Pipe / Fittings;
All in PVCU with solvent welded joints
Minimum pipe size is 25mm but id like to go with 32mm under the floor as there should be room and would make it pretty future proof and reduce the backpressure from the bends
As theres 2 pumps id have to run 4 pipes
Will insulate the pipes under the floor
CO2
One thing i need to decide on is how to run the CO2 to achieve diffusion. Ive just brought a clear 10" filter housing but as space isnt much of an issue im contemplating the rex griggs reactor (some 2" clear PVCU pipe at work), both would be fed by the JBL inline atomizer.
Pipe Flow
Something like this