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What exactly are media reactors used for? Are they a requirement for every sump? If I am setting up a new sump should I put one in? Thank you!

How a Media Reactor Works Article + Infographic!

What do you guys think about this idea: I have a biocube 14 and it has been up and running for a little over 6 weeks now. I really would like to add a media reactor but as most of you know it can be a pain in such a small tank due to the heat production of the added submersible pump. So I was...

Show me your mounted BRS Media Reactor! Hey everyone- I have a few BRS Deluxe Dual media reactors on the way and HAVE NO CLUE how to mount them. I was hoping to have them hanging inside the sump, but can't find anyone else that did that. Has anyone mounted these in sump? It seems easy to mount...

Just a quick question. I couldn't remember how much media to use in my phosban reactor so just trying to remember. I currently use the brown granule and started without just a little so the tank got used to it. Last week i added a lot more so you can see the stuff move but not a lot. This...

Sealife Systems AquaPro 300 wet dry filter with EcoPlus ECO1056 return pump rated at 1056gph at 70w. Bio media, 2 filters and tubing included. Purchased locally and used in a freshwater system. I recently purchased a sump from TriggerSystems to run a different style setup which will include a...

Hi everyone, I was wondering if anyone has had any experience using these filters and if I could get some recommendations for what different types of media to use that will benefit my system and keep it healthy. I have the white pad filter on the top layer with a sock of Sea Gel, then ceramic...

so i've had seachem matrix sitting in filter bags in the sump..i now plan to add a small fugue... is it okay to let the media free as a substrate? any detrimental effects? the detritus will be blown off daily.. i need some help here as I'm going crazy

PLEASE HELP ASAP! How do I prepare chemo pure elite? Do i rinse it until black water stops coming out?

Hi all! I need some answers ASAP! How do i prepare chemi pure elite? Do i rinse it until black stuff stops coming out or what? PLEASE HELP!

Hi! again... lol Ok so after finding i should remove the bioballs from my corallife biocube 29, i need to know what to put back there. I know for sure i am getting this media shelf/basket: http://www.shop.mediabaskets.com/Coralife-Biocube-29-Media-Basket-CL29MR.htm . So what else should i put...

Hello. I just purchased a 29 gallon Coralife Biocube. This will be my first reef tank (I do have a 65 gallon lrfo and a 37 gallon seahorse tank). I have read books and other info and from what I have read the plastic balls that come with the tank are not the best media. Any thoughts on what I...

OK so there are hundreds of different phosphate removal medias out there today (GFO, Phosguard, Rowaphos, Phosphat R) but what are the differences between them all? Currently I am using GFO and are pretty happy with it. But like everything else there are goods and bads. So I'd like to know...

I've been using a cheapo HOB protein skimmer for a couple months until I could get my big skimmer fixed- and it's finally up and running! I've been reading a lot about adding filter media in "reactors" and how you kinda want the media rolling around... Would adding carbon or phosban into the...

What are you all doing to control Nitrates? I am looking for tried and true effective results that are not horribly expensive. Here is what I am doing so far... 2x/week 5-8% WC. Once a week to siphon detritus from the sump and the other time to siphon detritus from the tank. Skimmer running...

So I am going on Dr. Foster and Smiths tonight to make a purchase and get some of this stuff I need out of the way. I will be getting a dual reactor from BRS, but holding off on that order for now... My question: What media do people like best with and without the use of a reactor for...

thinking about going over to chemipure instead of standard carbon , i've heard alot of good things about it from the LFS and places like it on the net, but nothing from personal use. please tell me how it works good,bad,not at all, and does it really last 5-6 months like it states? and is it...

So I have a 20 gal long nano reef right now. I am running 2 nano koralia circulation pumps along with a remora-s skimmer. I am also running a hang on the back filter for the sole purpose of surface movement and holding some chemipure elite. I started noticing some scum on my surface and wanted...

Hi was just wondering if filter floss/wool is any good? Thanks