Pinkmummy79
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I have all I need for my (foxfish) co2 reactor but before I plough on and build it inot my filter return pipe I am now considering using a stand alone water pump just for the reactor and build a full length 4 foot spray bar.
My tank is a 4 foot Fluval Vicenza 260 bow front, currently running 2 x JBL e1501 cannisters, presurised co2 and ei ferts with a newwave circulation pump in tank at present to assist with cireculation. The tank is relatively deep too being 64cm.
My concern is obviously flow and circulation. I don't wish to compromise the filter output by adding a restriction such as the reactor so if I can add in a tool just for the job then i'll save for what is best.
Now my research has so far led me to Eheim universal water pumps, being quiet (is this so??) and reliable, but my decision is which one?
I would hazzard a guess at my current total ltr/ph with both e1501's full of media is approx 2000, maybe even less??
discounting my powerhead as I may be able to do away with this once the water pump is fitted, there are 2 options, Eheim 1250 universal pump with 1200 ltr/hr or the larger 1260 pump giving 2280 ltr/hr.
I'm unsure if the 1250 will be strong enough to run the reactor and utilise the four foot spray bar? and would the 1260 be too much?
this is new to me so any experience in these matters would be welcomed, oh and any different options would also be considered thanks
My tank is a 4 foot Fluval Vicenza 260 bow front, currently running 2 x JBL e1501 cannisters, presurised co2 and ei ferts with a newwave circulation pump in tank at present to assist with cireculation. The tank is relatively deep too being 64cm.
My concern is obviously flow and circulation. I don't wish to compromise the filter output by adding a restriction such as the reactor so if I can add in a tool just for the job then i'll save for what is best.
Now my research has so far led me to Eheim universal water pumps, being quiet (is this so??) and reliable, but my decision is which one?
I would hazzard a guess at my current total ltr/ph with both e1501's full of media is approx 2000, maybe even less??
discounting my powerhead as I may be able to do away with this once the water pump is fitted, there are 2 options, Eheim 1250 universal pump with 1200 ltr/hr or the larger 1260 pump giving 2280 ltr/hr.
I'm unsure if the 1250 will be strong enough to run the reactor and utilise the four foot spray bar? and would the 1260 be too much?
this is new to me so any experience in these matters would be welcomed, oh and any different options would also be considered thanks