co2 inline diffuser and reactor

[Fred13]

Hello,

I recently purchased a complete co2 system from co2art which seems really nice. This includes an inline diffuser which i think has a good quality but i am not a fan of micro bubbles.
I want to try a setup which is probably eliminates most of them. I dont really know if that works but i took the idea from a video. In this video user uses somewhat long output hose which is putted in order to make a slight curve. This curve gives more time for the co2 to dissolve and because of its nature co2 wants to rise , water pushes it down and this increases the time in water.

This is the video

If this doesnt work i ll probably look after a co2 reactor. Unfortunately a reactor will cut down my flow because i have 16/22 hoses but i cant find a co2 external reactor which is for 16/22 hoses.
Your ideas and suggestions are more than welcomed!

 

[foxfish]

There are lots of DIY options, lots of people simply inject the bubbles straight into their external filter.
That method does seem to work in most cases but, has a few inherent problems like... you cant see what is happening inside the filter so there might be a substantial build up of dissolved gas inside the filter. However if you have a big filter without too much media, this method might be a good option.
You can make a reactor using various methods & containers, some work better than others but most work very well.

https://www.ukaps.org/forum/threads/high-flow-diy-reactor-now-with-video.23337/
This one worked for me with a high bubble count & zero mist in the tank.

 

[Fred13]

There are lots of DIY options, lots of people simply inject the bubbles straight into their external filter.
That method does seem to work in most cases but, has a few inherent problems like... you cant see what is happening inside the filter so there might be a substantial build up of dissolved gas inside the filter. However if you have a big filter without too much media, this method might be a good option.
You can make a reactor using various methods & containers, some work better than others but most work very well.

https://www.ukaps.org/forum/threads/high-flow-diy-reactor-now-with-video.23337/
This one worked for me with a high bubble count & zero mist in the tank.

Thank you Fox, yes i see!
I ll try a setup with the inline diffuser and if this doesnt work well for me i ll change to a reactor technique.
My filter will be big enough for 65 gallon but i am not really sure if i want to gas into the filter. It may damage the propeller or other issues i found into web.
Filter has 1500 l/h flow and because of its high capacity of media (12l) i guess i wont have to fill it tight.

 

[johnnypy]

The Sera 500 uses a 16/22mm hose connection. I recently posted some information about poor quality control on the Sera unit I bought. Easily remedied and now working very well on the outflow from my 1500L/h filter.