NilocG NA Advanced Co2 Reactor

[jjaquatic]

Hello fellow planters - im reaching out here because I can't seem to get a response from colin. For context- 75 gallon Aqueon with an fx2 filter and the 24 inch NA advanced co2 reactor. Would it make more sense to run this horizontally? I can't really seem to get a good grasp on how to be successful with setting this up vertically. Those with experience with this reactor, any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

 

[Koan]

Here's a discussion from @Naturescapes_Rocco on how to turn a vertical reactor into a Yugang horizontal reactor

Resource Thread 'Easy and Cheap DIY Horizontal reactor (Yugang Reactor) from an existing vertical reactor'

Apr 1, 2025

I have an old "vertical" CO2 reactor lying around (next to my UNS 90B, an upcoming project!):

This old reactor works by making a "vortex/spiral" of water flowing in due to a 90-degree elbow piece, with a CO2 gas pocket at the top that is in contact/agitation with the vortex. A long clear return tube takes the CO2-enriched water from the bottom of the vessel back to the aquarium while leaving the CO2 pocket at the top of the vessel.
It is heavily dependent on flow, super loud, and seriously reduced my filter's flow rate (180-degree water direction inside doesn't help!). It wasn't...

• Naturescapes_Rocco
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the reactor used is a little different from the Cerges, but the principle is the same

Or if you're still shopping, you could buy an off-the-shelf Yugang horizontal reactor for about $10 more

Yugang Horizontal CO2 Reactor - Acrylic

Premium Yugang horizontal CO2 reactor with acrylic construction. 99% CO2 dissolution rate, inline design, perfect for planted aquariums. Efficient CO2 diffusion system.

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