Media Reactors

[clowninaround7474]

Im looking to start saving up for a media reactor to run Carbon through and just dont really know what is out there that is quality. I see a lot of ppl running the TLF reactor, but have heard they can be known to leak.

I was doing some research and came across a few that I would ask your opinion on:

Synergy SMR 1000
http://synergyreef.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=70&products_id=186

NextReef MR1
http://www.marinedepot.com/NextReef...cal_Reactors-NextReef-NX1111-FIFRISCR-vi.html

Vertex RX-U 1.5L
http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/vertex-rx-u-1-5-reactor.html

Reef Octopus
http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/reef-octopus-media-filter-4-chamber.html

I am just not sure which one would be best, or if the TLF is good enough. Any help is appreciated!!

Thanks,

 

[Craigar]

I run all tlf but if I we're to do it again I probably would do bulk reef supply's reactors

 

[clowninaround7474]

I guess I didnt even see that they sell their own line of reactors. I like the look of the deluxe reactor and may consider that.

 

[Blindrage]

I am really happy with my Next Reef reactor. I run both GFO and Carbon through it.

 

[hooked]

I have a TLF. It does leak. I just hang it inside my sump so drips are not an issue.

 

[LooseHip]

I have two of these I believe lol! I will double check when I get home they are sitting unused currently

NextReef MR1
http://www.marinedepot.com/NextReef_...FRISCR-vi.html

will sell for 40 each. Let me know

 

[Walter White]

TLF works fine you just need to make a few mods. First get a better o-ring for it at ACE. The one it comes with is crap, doesn't even fit snug but a few little mods and its a great little reactor.

 

[Dr.DiSilicate]

I got a nextreef used on reef central. Very nice and available used often. I do always run it in sump incase of leak.

 

[clowninaround7474]

After looking into things further and with the BRS group buy, I purchased a BRS deluxe carbon/GFO reactor. We'll see how it works when I get it all setup.

thank you for your input and recommendations.

 

[subpotentjoe]

The brs reactors are awesome. My favorite so far. They are simple and built to last.

 

[clowninaround7474]

That's what most (99%) of the reviews said on those units. Excited to get it up and running


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[Walter White]

By the way Derek (loosehip) is a great guy and no doubt his reactors are in very good condition.

 

[clowninaround7474]

Oh for sure. I by no means meant to offend Derek by buying a BRS unit. If I wasn't already ordering items for the group buy I probably would have picked one of his up.



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[Haddonisreef]

The brs reactors are awesome. My favorite so far. They are simple and built to last.

I'm running the brs also and happy w the performance, just need find a bigger pump to run on it.

 

[Walter White]

I like the BRS as well but didn't use one on my 60 because it was still a tad too bulky and I had no where to mount it. If you have room for one that would be a good way to go!

 

[High Plains Reefer]

I am thinking about picking up a lifereef lcr2 this week end any thoughts on this reactor? I assume its like any of his stuff top notch?

 

[freedominco]

I am thinking about picking up a lifereef lcr2 this week end any thoughts on this reactor? I assume its like any of his stuff top notch?

I used a lifereef calcium reactor in the past and it worked great the only thing I would recommend is that you purchase a quality regulator for the co2 tank, if you have other questions you might want to start a new thread cause the reactors that are being talked about above are media reactors not calcium reactors

 

[sethsolomon]

If you haven't purchased a reactor yet, I have a BRS double reactor with a MJ900 or 1200 running it I would sell for $45.

 

[clowninaround7474]

Seth I actually ordered a BRS deluxe which will be here Monday. I may be interested in the pump though if you'd be willing to sell just that by itself


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[FishTV]

If you haven't purchased a reactor yet, I have a BRS double reactor with a MJ900 or 1200 running it I would sell for $45.

Seth, I need a couple reactors, and have pumps, if you want to part out.