Reef Octopus Calcium Reactor Noise

[3dogsandreefing]

Hi,

I just installed a Reef Octopus Calcium Reactor (CR-200). I have everything up and running. But the recirculating pump is making this loud swooshing noise. See attached video. Any idea on how to quite this down?

Thanks,
Eric

 

[vetteguy53081]

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Hi,

I just installed a Reef Octopus Calcium Reactor (CR-200). I have everything up and running. But the recirculating pump is making this loud swooshing noise. See attached video. Any idea on how to quite this down?

Thanks,
Eric

Can’t open video but check the impeller housing and impeller for debris or broken blades

 

[andrewb70]

Eric, almost certainly air getting into the chamber from the feed pump. I had the same issue drove me nuts until I found that one of my John Guest fittings was slowly letting in air. Although the reactor is self priming I still find I need to feed the reactor with a T from a powerhead that feeds a ROWA reactor (lots of reactors there!) I have a Kamoer FX-STP pulling the effluent from the top. Ping me if you need more guidance. Andrew