Reactor recommendations

Aaarrrggg · 12/07/2011, 08:25 PM

I'm thinking of trying out Dr Tim's NP-Active Pearls, but to do this I need a reactor. I've never used a reactor before so I have no idea what to look for in one.

Any advice / recommendations appreciated!

(The recommended dose of NP-Active Pearls is ¼ cup per 20g and I have a 144g with 30g sump... if that helps!)

Chris155hp · 12/07/2011, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Aaarrrggg

I'm thinking of trying out Dr Tim's NP-Active Pearls, but to do this I need a reactor. I've never used a reactor before so I have no idea what to look for in one.

Any advice / recommendations appreciated!

(The recommended dose of NP-Active Pearls is ¼ cup per 20g and I have a 144g with 30g sump... if that helps!)

after all my research I'm asking for some next reef reactors as they seem to be VERY nice build quality

Aaarrrggg · 12/07/2011, 09:11 PM

Ooo wow they look nice! Reasonable price too. I might have to piggy back on your research hehe

Thanks!

Chris155hp · 12/07/2011, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Aaarrrggg

Ooo wow they look nice! Reasonable price too. I might have to piggy back on your research hehe

Thanks!

For biopellets your going to want a SMR1, just fyi

Aaarrrggg · 12/07/2011, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris155hp

For biopellets your going to want a SMR1, just fyi

Yup thanks, eying one up now... mmmm it looks pretty and blue! Does anyone have a good reason for me not to impulsively buy one...?

lucas73 · 12/07/2011, 09:45 PM

I have a NextReef MR1 Shorty,excellent quality and built solid.Made in the USA....I run GFO through it.

charlieborg · 03/27/2013, 06:02 AM

Question, Can I mix GFO and DrTim's Aquatics NP-Active Pearls in my reactor ?

daido · 03/27/2013, 06:11 AM

No. They will solidify.

cap032 · 03/27/2013, 08:58 AM

Take a look Reef Dynamics bprs and the new Octopus reactors. Both cost a little more but they are recirculating. This makes them easy to dial in and adjust. Not as much worry with overstripping your tank.

memontgo · 03/27/2013, 11:28 AM

I was looking at the reef dynamics too. Seems like the control would be worth the little extra if you like to keep a little nitrates in the tank. Anyone have it??

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GroktheCube · 03/27/2013, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by lucas73

I have a NextReef MR1 Shorty,excellent quality and built solid.Made in the USA....I run GFO through it.

Seconded. I purchased this recently to run GFO, and I love it. Very reasonably priced given the quality.

I like the two little fishies 150 reactor that I have too. They both work just fine. I like that the TLF reactor comes with a ball valve.

cap032 · 03/27/2013, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by memontgo

I was looking at the reef dynamics too. Seems like the control would be worth the little extra if you like to keep a little nitrates in the tank. Anyone have it??

Sent from my SPH-L900 using Tapatalk 2

Ive got the bpr 135, but I havent installed it yet. Its going on a new build. I know AZ Johnny has one and swears by it. He went through several different bprs before the Reef Dynamics so maybe he will chime in on why he likes it more than others.

solitude127 · 03/27/2013, 04:06 PM

I'm using a JNS Alpha 1 reactor and am very happy with it. Another good reactor with similar design is the Aquamaxx reactor. The AM can be ran externally as well.
What ever you do, save yourself and don't use a TLF for biopellets. I was using a Mag5 to get a decent tumble in my TLF 550 reactor with 1l of pellets.

ReeferMark · 05/03/2013, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by memontgo

I was looking at the reef dynamics too. Seems like the control would be worth the little extra if you like to keep a little nitrates in the tank. Anyone have it??

Sent from my SPH-L900 using Tapatalk 2

Memontgo, I purchased a BPR-135 from Reef Dynamics about 5 weeks ago. So far, so good. The nitrates are finally starting to drop. I was at about 80 ppm and now down to about 40 ppm. Still a ways to go, but the unit itself is really solid.

moondoggy4 · 05/03/2013, 08:53 PM

Not sure if so now but Marine Depot was having a sale of the Nextreef bio pellet reactor the blue one.

motomatt86 · 05/04/2013, 05:49 PM

I vote geo reactors. Get a nice regulator as well. They are very well constructed

12/07/2011, 08:25 PM	#1
Aaarrrggg Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 866 Blog Entries: 53	Reactor recommendations I'm thinking of trying out Dr Tim's NP-Active Pearls, but to do this I need a reactor. I've never used a reactor before so I have no idea what to look for in one. Any advice / recommendations appreciated! (The recommended dose of NP-Active Pearls is ¼ cup per 20g and I have a 144g with 30g sump... if that helps!) __________________ Click on my homepage link to see my new 144g Half Circle Build! Current Tank Info: 144g Half Circle Oceanic (started 11/7/2011)

12/07/2011, 09:11 PM	#3
Aaarrrggg Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 866 Blog Entries: 53	Ooo wow they look nice! Reasonable price too. I might have to piggy back on your research hehe Thanks! __________________ Click on my homepage link to see my new 144g Half Circle Build! Current Tank Info: 144g Half Circle Oceanic (started 11/7/2011)

03/27/2013, 04:06 PM	#13
solitude127 Proud user of IO Salt! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 9,136	I'm using a JNS Alpha 1 reactor and am very happy with it. Another good reactor with similar design is the Aquamaxx reactor. The AM can be ran externally as well. What ever you do, save yourself and don't use a TLF for biopellets. I was using a Mag5 to get a decent tumble in my TLF 550 reactor with 1l of pellets. __________________ Mike <)))>{ <)))>{ <)))>{ <)))>{ ReefKeeping.com TOTM Nov 2012 Socalireefs Featured Reef Oct 2011 Current Tank Info: 603020, 8x54 ATI Powermodule, ReefBrite XHO, ATB Elegance 200, Aquamaxx CTech CaRx, Ecotech Vortechs, Apex Controls, WM Ecobak powered. RedSea Reefer 170, MP10, Apex Jr, Ecotech Radion XR15, Aquamaxx WS-1

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cap032 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Alabama Posts: 611	Take a look Reef Dynamics bprs and the new Octopus reactors. Both cost a little more but they are recirculating. This makes them easy to dial in and adjust. Not as much worry with overstripping your tank.

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motomatt86 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 69	I vote geo reactors. Get a nice regulator as well. They are very well constructed