CO2 Scrubber Questions

[MB_Reef]

1. Whats your favorite CO2 scrubber media? Cheapest/effective?
2. I am using a HOB skimmer connected to a CO2 scrubber and would like to mount the scrubber below the tank hidden in the stand. Is there a way to make this possible without risking a reverse siphon?

TIA

 

[DrMMI]

1. Whats your favorite CO2 scrubber media? Cheapest/effective?
2. I am using a HOB skimmer connected to a CO2 scrubber and would like to mount the scrubber below the tank hidden in the stand. Is there a way to make this possible without risking a reverse siphon?

TIA

I get this

Jorgensen Laboratories JorVet Soda Lime, 5 Gallon | Med-Vet International

JorVet soda lime is a high-grade granular product that effectively absorbs carbon dioxide that is produced as an anesthesia by-product. It is a mixture of calcium hydroxide Ca(OH)2 also known as lime plus a smaller amount of sodium hydroxide NaOH. Upon exposure to carbon dioxide CO2, the calcium...

www.shopmedvet.com

 

[SpyC]

This is what I use and it is the cheapest I have been able to find. Works better than whay I have purchased from brs too.

https://a.co/d/dvzaPOo

Regarding the backsiphon, there shouldn't be any water in your co2 scrubber so no back siphon. If you are really worried about it, you would try a check valve for whatever size tuning you are using

 

[Court_Appointed_Hypeman]

The only one that really works for me is this one from amazon, I just ran out and ordered from BRS and it just isn't doing nearly as much.

Jorvet Soda Lime, 3 Lb, Bag, Each https://a.co/d/da7efxX

 

[Court_Appointed_Hypeman]

Dang all at once, I think you have your winner lol