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Unread 07/27/2012, 07:56 PM   #1
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Nextreef mr1 monster media reactor OR brs dual reactor?

Does one work better then the other? I'm starting a sps tank and want whatever's best for the tank. I'm gonna be running gfo and carbon

Please let me know your opinions


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Unread 07/27/2012, 08:09 PM   #2
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Go with a Bio pellet reactor. What size tank, skimmer, etc


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Unread 07/27/2012, 08:39 PM   #3
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Go with a Bio pellet reactor. What size tank, skimmer, etc
135g, Bk 200 external skimmer... Bio pellet aren't the best option for a sps tank


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Unread 07/28/2012, 07:50 AM   #4
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Anyone else?


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Unread 07/28/2012, 01:19 PM   #5
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imho, you dont want the dual because of flow rates and media exhaustion. they do differ significantly. other than that, reactors are reactors to be honest with you. i like the aquamaxx ones because they are heavy duty and match my skimmer. the aquamaxx gfo is great also. to each is own.


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Unread 07/28/2012, 03:25 PM   #6
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imho, you dont want the dual because of flow rates and media exhaustion. they do differ significantly. other than that, reactors are reactors to be honest with you. i like the aquamaxx ones because they are heavy duty and match my skimmer. the aquamaxx gfo is great also. to each is own.
cool, thanks for input


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