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Old 04-27-2009, 01:06 PM   #1
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plankton reactor


So I've searched all over here and have found very little mention of plankton reactors. They seem like they could be fraught with fungus and nutrient issues if it doesn't go right, but could have serious upsides for continual feedings to a reef system . . . what are folk's thoughts on them? Aqua-medic has a model I have found that at least appears logical and simple.


I'd love to hear your thoughts as I begin my 170 gallon build (equipment is ordered, now the waiting begins . . .)
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Old 04-27-2009, 06:47 PM   #2
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I have a set of the Aquamedic reactors. The design is interesting but as you hit on, hard to clean. I use 2l soda bottles for my cultures and throw them out after use. You could use an aqualifter and digital timer to dose measured quanitites throughout the day from an aerated holding container.

If you decide that you want to dose live phyto, I would setup a seaparate culturing area and dose the tank manually.
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