Quick question

[40breederzach]

I just had this idea of keeping my co2 media moist for longer. This is my idea one side of the tube goes into container but isn’t under water the other goes to intake of the co2 scrubber here is a picture of it.

Does anyone think this will work?

 

[Highgrade]

How much water are you using? Seems like there is quite a bit of water in there. Its best to use a little bit of water. Only a couple tablespoons- maybe a sponge at the bottom to separate the media from the water. Also make sure it is air tight.

 

[40breederzach]

Yes this is a separate container I am using to extend the time between adding water to the scrubber

 

[Highgrade]

Yes this is a separate container I am using to extend the time between adding water to the scrubber

Sort of like a bong then?

 

[40breederzach]

Yes But the Intake tube doesn’t go into the water they are just running air over water

 

[Highgrade]

Yes But the Intake tube doesn’t go into the water they are just running air over water

You would need to monitor your PH and keep an eye on your media to confirm when it is exhausted. This should give you an idea if it works to extend the life of the media.

 

[40breederzach]

I’m not trying to extend media life I am trying to keep from adding water ever 2 days to the reactor

 

[Highgrade]

I’m not trying to extend media life I am trying to keep from adding water ever 2 days to the reactor

The water does extend the media life. Run it dry and it will exhaust faster.

 

[40breederzach]

ok i just thought the media had to stay moist to work

 

[Highgrade]

ok i just thought the media had to stay moist to work

Yes it is recommended. Some people just use two reactors and run the lines back to the skimmer cup/sump area to continue to pull moist air.

 

[jk_s124]

Did this work for you?