Run algea reactor off manifold?

[jmptexas]

Hello everyone. I’m currently designing the setup for a 105 gallon tank. I bought an algea reactor to save sump space. My question is I have open slots on my manifold, and would like to run the reactor off if it instead of using the pump the reactor came with. Is this a bad idea? I have a ball valve not a gate valve, so I can adjust the flow somewhat, but probably not as fine tuned as if it were running directly off the include Dc motor with remote controller. Any thoughts?

 

[blaxsun]

Not an emergency... Which algae reactor are we talking about?

 

[jmptexas]

Not an emergency... Which algae reactor are we talking about?

It’s a skimz 157

 

[blaxsun]

It’s a skimz 157

I mean, it's designed to operate as a self-contained unit - but if you're able to plumb it to the manifold it should be fine.