Chaeto Reactor Unboxing - Page 2

JohnnyK731 · 03/12/2017, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by bloodshrimp

Does the LED gets hot? Is there a heat sink to cool it down?

Mine doesn't get hot at all.

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125mph · 05/07/2017, 09:38 PM

So far, I have mine running for 1 week. I just did my 180g upgrade!!!

I started with a tiny ball of chaeto. No more than 2 inches. Here's one week results... you can see some green growth!

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mako61 · 05/09/2017, 09:33 PM

very cool gear. I was wanting something like this.

Will this work in a sump?
How hard is it to clean. im guessing you take it out I see unions on both connections

I was looking at the skimz but I like this a little better. I dont need the pump.

jwilliams860 · 05/26/2017, 06:44 PM

What did you all pay for yours on the west coast?

Hentz · 05/26/2017, 10:42 PM

I just bought the same one that 125mph has. Was $300 but I paid $200. It was an accidental send lol. Going to use it on my triton upgrade.

jwilliams860 · 05/27/2017, 01:02 PM

Is that the larger one or the smaller one, they have 2 sizes here at a local store $329 and $229. I was on the fence about getting one, but i stumbled across the Skimz one on sale at BRS and picked up the smaller one to try it out, and it comes with a DC Pump. I want one of these though for my new tank im going to run only because it already matches my sump ha.

125mph · 05/27/2017, 08:14 PM

Mine was about $220... forgot exact cost. Worth every penny. My sump is super clean and o more algae from the fug light.

Yes it can be placed in sump but I run mine externally.

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riveclay-boaeef2024 · 06/06/2017, 02:32 PM

Any updates on these I made one using mr reactor.

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125mph · 06/19/2017, 10:07 PM

Mine been running a lil more than a month. Just cleaned it out for the first time... here ya go:

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oseymour · 06/20/2017, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by 125mph

Mine been running a lil more than a month. Just cleaned it out for the first time... here ya go:

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What's the name of the LFS where you purchased this? I wonder if they ship? I made a DIY version for a nano but I want one for my sump and I don't want to risk DIY leds in the water, even the waterproof ones?

125mph · 06/20/2017, 06:44 AM

Aquatic warehouse. They have an online store but it's not in thier web store. I think they will ship it to you if you call or email

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HBtank · 01/26/2018, 10:56 AM

Anyone have this running? Just got the 120 version; impressed so far. Saw it in my searches for algae reactors/scrubbers and really liked the simple and solid design for much less than the ARID. Considered scrubbers but don't want anything above my sump or an extra water fall noise..

Grabbed the MR120 (Aquatic Warehouse) from the only spot I could find in the US, and now it's unlisted on their Site? Last one?

Anyone know who actually made them? Seems like there were ~2 LFS in the US, EU and AU that had them under various names (i.e. Algae Light Reactor (ALR) 1, 2, 3).

JohnnyK731 · 01/26/2018, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by HBtank

Anyone have this running? Just got the 120 version; impressed so far. Saw it in my searches for algae reactors/scrubbers and really liked the simple and solid design for much less than the ARID. Considered scrubbers but don't want anything above my sump or an extra water fall noise..

Grabbed the MR120 (Aquatic Warehouse) from the only spot I could find in the US, and now it's unlisted on their Site? Last one?

Anyone know who actually made them? Seems like there were ~2 LFS in the US, EU and AU that had them under various names (i.e. Algae Light Reactor (ALR) 1, 2, 3).

Search inline Refugem on heir site pretty sure it’s there. I’ve had mine running for some time now and love it. I also love 20 min from their store and am positive they have plenty in stock.

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JohnnyK731 · 01/26/2018, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyK731

Search inline Refugem on heir site pretty sure it’s there. I’ve had mine running for some time now and love it. I also love 20 min from their store and am positive they have plenty in stock.

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Well actually yeah they did take it off the website I wonder why. But I was there last week and saw a bunch of them. In boxes

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HBtank · 01/26/2018, 01:15 PM

Yeah, I am really stoked to have it; the popular waterfall style ATS just do not appeal to me, and all the reviews and feedback seem great for a product kind of in the middle of a string of LEDs around a clear reactor (the cheap ones commonly sold) or the upper end with the ARID reactors. This is going to really help me have a "cryptic refugium" in my sump instead of a lighted one.

HBtank · 01/26/2018, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyK731

Well actually yeah they did take it off the website I wonder why. But I was there last week and saw a bunch of them. In boxes

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Maybe they want to keep them for local customers if there is limited supply?

Lowefx · 01/26/2018, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by riveclay-boaeef2024

Any updates on these I made one using mr reactor.

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What size pump or flow are you running thru this?

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fijisrfr · 01/26/2018, 05:25 PM

They have about half a dozen in stock, don’t know why it’s not on the website. You can always call & order ( I do maintenance for them ) I’ve been running one for a few months & the only negative I’ve found are the plastic tightening screws. Very flimsy & I’ve broken two by over tightening! Was able to replace them with nylon bolts & nuts from HD, if you purchase one I recommend replacing the screws..

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riveclay-boaeef2024 · 01/26/2018, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Lowefx

What size pump or flow are you running thru this?

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Never really checked the flow just a steady flow and I'm running it on my manifold

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roberthu526 · 06/02/2018, 08:08 PM

I am interested in these reactors. Does anyone have any updates on them?
Thanks.

reeftivo · 06/04/2018, 05:02 PM

you can try contacting http://carolinaaquatics.com/Skimmers...se-p-8894.html

RussC · 09/21/2018, 08:55 AM

Just found this post...Liked this reactor. Did look on aquatic warehouse's site, but did not find the refugium reactor. Anyone have a location I could find out more info on this?

05/07/2017, 09:38 PM	#27
125mph Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,405	So far, I have mine running for 1 week. I just did my 180g upgrade!!! I started with a tiny ball of chaeto. No more than 2 inches. Here's one week results... you can see some green growth! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 180G Rimless Starphire 72x24x24 (Miracles) 3 x Ecotech XR15w G4 Pro \| T5 x 4 \| 2 x Mp40wQD GEO 612 Cal Reactor \| Vertex Omega 150 Skimmer \| Chaeto Reactor Synergy Reef CL44 Sump \| Neptune Apex

05/09/2017, 09:33 PM	#28
mako61 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Dallas Posts: 359	very cool gear. I was wanting something like this. Will this work in a sump? How hard is it to clean. im guessing you take it out I see unions on both connections I was looking at the skimz but I like this a little better. I dont need the pump. __________________ Thanks, Mako Current Tank Info: Returning Reefer - Red Sea 525XL, Mitras LX7s, Apex, check homepage for vids of tank

05/26/2017, 10:42 PM	#30
Hentz Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 2,016	I just bought the same one that 125mph has. Was $300 but I paid $200. It was an accidental send lol. Going to use it on my triton upgrade. __________________ A Reef in the Desert: 120 Gallon (4x2x2) - MP40 x2 - Gyre 130 - ATI Sunpower - Simplicity Pump/Skimmer - Controlled by Apex

05/27/2017, 08:14 PM	#32
125mph Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,405	Mine was about $220... forgot exact cost. Worth every penny. My sump is super clean and o more algae from the fug light. Yes it can be placed in sump but I run mine externally. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 180G Rimless Starphire 72x24x24 (Miracles) 3 x Ecotech XR15w G4 Pro \| T5 x 4 \| 2 x Mp40wQD GEO 612 Cal Reactor \| Vertex Omega 150 Skimmer \| Chaeto Reactor Synergy Reef CL44 Sump \| Neptune Apex

06/19/2017, 10:07 PM	#34
125mph Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,405	Mine been running a lil more than a month. Just cleaned it out for the first time... here ya go: Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 180G Rimless Starphire 72x24x24 (Miracles) 3 x Ecotech XR15w G4 Pro \| T5 x 4 \| 2 x Mp40wQD GEO 612 Cal Reactor \| Vertex Omega 150 Skimmer \| Chaeto Reactor Synergy Reef CL44 Sump \| Neptune Apex

05/26/2017, 06:44 PM	#29
jwilliams860 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 407	What did you all pay for yours on the west coast?

05/27/2017, 01:02 PM	#31
jwilliams860 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 407	Is that the larger one or the smaller one, they have 2 sizes here at a local store $329 and $229. I was on the fence about getting one, but i stumbled across the Skimz one on sale at BRS and picked up the smaller one to try it out, and it comes with a DC Pump. I want one of these though for my new tank im going to run only because it already matches my sump ha.

06/06/2017, 02:32 PM	#33
riveclay-boaeef2024 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 492	Any updates on these I made one using mr reactor. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk

06/20/2017, 06:44 AM	#36
125mph Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,405	Chaeto Reactor Unboxing Aquatic warehouse. They have an online store but it's not in thier web store. I think they will ship it to you if you call or email Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 180G Rimless Starphire 72x24x24 (Miracles) 3 x Ecotech XR15w G4 Pro \| T5 x 4 \| 2 x Mp40wQD GEO 612 Cal Reactor \| Vertex Omega 150 Skimmer \| Chaeto Reactor Synergy Reef CL44 Sump \| Neptune Apex

01/26/2018, 10:56 AM	#37
HBtank Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 2,957	Anyone have this running? Just got the 120 version; impressed so far. Saw it in my searches for algae reactors/scrubbers and really liked the simple and solid design for much less than the ARID. Considered scrubbers but don't want anything above my sump or an extra water fall noise.. Grabbed the MR120 (Aquatic Warehouse) from the only spot I could find in the US, and now it's unlisted on their Site? Last one? Anyone know who actually made them? Seems like there were ~2 LFS in the US, EU and AU that had them under various names (i.e. Algae Light Reactor (ALR) 1, 2, 3). __________________ 80g Aiptasia dominated reef tank.. with fish and now a bunch of berghia! Current Tank Info: 80g tank, re-starting a reef after a zoanthid nudibranch plauge, followed by months of steady and unstoppable STN/RTN, crashed; stayed FOWLR for a couple years, currently an aiptasia dominated reef tank with fishies and BERGHIA

01/26/2018, 01:15 PM	#40
HBtank Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 2,957	Yeah, I am really stoked to have it; the popular waterfall style ATS just do not appeal to me, and all the reviews and feedback seem great for a product kind of in the middle of a string of LEDs around a clear reactor (the cheap ones commonly sold) or the upper end with the ARID reactors. This is going to really help me have a "cryptic refugium" in my sump instead of a lighted one. __________________ 80g Aiptasia dominated reef tank.. with fish and now a bunch of berghia! Current Tank Info: 80g tank, re-starting a reef after a zoanthid nudibranch plauge, followed by months of steady and unstoppable STN/RTN, crashed; stayed FOWLR for a couple years, currently an aiptasia dominated reef tank with fishies and BERGHIA

01/26/2018, 05:25 PM	#43
fijisrfr Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 594	They have about half a dozen in stock, don’t know why it’s not on the website. You can always call & order ( I do maintenance for them ) I’ve been running one for a few months & the only negative I’ve found are the plastic tightening screws. Very flimsy & I’ve broken two by over tightening! Was able to replace them with nylon bolts & nuts from HD, if you purchase one I recommend replacing the screws.. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

06/02/2018, 08:08 PM	#45
roberthu526 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 290	I am interested in these reactors. Does anyone have any updates on them? Thanks.

06/04/2018, 05:02 PM	#46
reeftivo Skim junkie Join Date: May 2008 Location: chino, CA Posts: 3,417	you can try contacting http://carolinaaquatics.com/Skimmers...se-p-8894.html __________________ I told you not to be stupid you moron!(Stern) Current Tank Info: 60 gal cube/20g tideline sump-mixed reef, Aquamaxx c-tech Ca Rx, Akula 160 skimmer, paxbellum N18, mitras LX7 lighting with T-5s, apex controller

09/21/2018, 08:55 AM	#47
RussC Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Gulfport (Mississippi Gulf Coast) Posts: 1,405	Just found this post...Liked this reactor. Did look on aquatic warehouse's site, but did not find the refugium reactor. Anyone have a location I could find out more info on this? __________________ When a habit begins to cost money, it's called a hobby! Current Tank Info: Red Sea Reefer XL 425 Alive and Kick'n BOD 8-29-17