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Originally Posted by Georgiadawgger
I run my external reactor on my XP3 outflow and if its too strong the co2 shoots out of the reactor...through the uv...and out the tank without being dissolved. If I reduce the flow to about 2/3 and tilt the reactor then all of its is dissolved. Oh, I have my CO2 enter from the top of the reactor to prevent it from being pushed out by the water flow.
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Instead of reducing the flow, think about the diameter of the reactor. I originally built one that was 1.5 inches, and the flow just pushed the bubbles down and out through the bottom. Then I changed to a 2" design, and it got better. Then I took the 2" diameter and made it about 24" tall. Now everything is being dissolved. (I don't use bioballs...).
Just need to slow down the speed in the reactor by either reducing the flow or increasing the diameter.