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Reddit mentions of ISTA I-539 External Reactor
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Reddit mentions: 1
We found 1 Reddit mentions of ISTA I-539 External Reactor. Here are the top ones.
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- For 158 to 264gph, Flow Rate (600-1000 L/H)
- Patented impeller design, completely crushes CO2 bubbles
- Compact size for saving space, suitable to set external or internal
- Durable material for preventing deformation and acid resistant
- Easy to clean, and simple to maintain
Features:
Specs:
| Color | Clear |
| Height | 10 Inches |
| Length | 4.5 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Width | 3 Inches |
A reactor is a bit too much tubing & complicatedness for my preference right now. I previously had the ISTA I-539 External Reactor, but it kept leaking at the tubing connection for the CO₂. My fault for buying a cheaper product that didn’t have anything preventing back flow, but it was still quite extensive to setup since I don’t have a canister filter.
In both of my tanks with CO₂, I have a diffuser placed under a powerhead’s intake. The CO₂ is then sucked up, chopped up, & dispersed throughout my tank through spray bars that I have running along the length of my tanks’ back wall.
The issue I ran into with the ISTA reactor was that if I didn’t turn off my powerhead when the CO₂ shut off as well, water would leak out of the connection point between the reactor & the CO₂ tubing. This was due to back-pressure from the water still circulating thru the reactor, & it not having a good a check valve built in at that connection point.
I’m pretty good at DIY’ing & will probably end up making myself a Cerges-style reactor later on, but I just wanted something simpler for now. 😄