Setting up a CA reactor

[ReefferMan]

Ok i have a barr 2100 ca rec that ive never setup before. I have all the probes, ca bottle, bubble counter ect, any heads up on setting it up? Its going on a 425G system. I have an idea of what im doing though i really dont want to kill stuff! also i have a prime pump for the system. any Suggestions on how to get this thing up and going without killing things? thanks in advance everyone.

 

[twilliard]

Easiest way to get it running without killing things-

**Do NOT connect the CO2**

Go ahead and set it up as you think it should go.
Plug it all in and get that water running through the reactor.
Get the effluent running
Let it run for a few days, a week, how ever long you feel it needs to show any leaks.

If all looks well kick on that CO2 with a low bubble count and then tune it from there.