Biopellets reactor into skimmer-DIY fitting

[lakeviewink]

I found a simple way to connect to my skimmer pump(sedra 5000) using a dishwasher drain hook up. You can find one at any home improvement or hardware store, about $8.

I had to cut it up a bit and then superglue back together.

Next- DIY recirculating reactor- coming soon!

 

[azjohnny]

nice DIY, I have something similar I made from a 1.25" PVC T fitting

 

[Dre59]

Nice idea...

 

[lakeviewink]

nice DIY, I have something similar I made from a 1.25" PVC T fitting

Nice! Do you have closer pics? Has it worked as you had hoped? So far I am really pleased with the performance of this one I did.

 

[thmh]

Here is my ghetto style mod!

 

[azjohnny]

not that much closer but more pics

 

[azjohnny]

The mod works well, the one thing about SRO skimmers is they produce a lot of air but they are lacking somewhat on water draw, considering the size of my SRO 5000 it is lucky if it draws 500 gph, I am thinking of trying out a Bubbleking Supermarin or Vertex Alpha

My SRO has done a good job with keeping my nitrates low ( 5ppm before I added the BP reactor) I do get some stringy material after I feed the fish, I am guessing it is the proteins from the Silversides meeting the sugars from the bio pellets....maybe the suction of the skimmer isnt good enough for the BP reactor feed and the tank water

 

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On my nano nps tank, i will be using a bubble magus, and I find that a 1/2" mur-lok pipe fits perfectly in the intake, so I will be making a tee, and inserting the bioplellet output in one end, and leaving the other end open.

 

[Alabamareef]

I'm getting ready to make a fitting for my skimmer also, Reef Octopus XS200. I've ordered a new venturi fitting and I'm going to build off that. Pictures are to follow after the new reef dynamics reactor comes in.