Mini GFO Reactor?

[jackson6745]

I have to start running GFO again. Looking for a quality piece of equipment. Since I only run a small amount of GFO I don't need a huge reactor. I used phosban reactors in the past, but the build quality is horrible. Looking for something better. Any input is welcome.

 

[MikeC]

Rich I like the BRS one and they currently have a Halloween discount going on.
I have mine hooked up to my manifold and use it for carbon or GFO if I feel it's needed.
http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/brs-gfo-carbon-reactor-deluxe-1.html

 

[Widdy]

Shorty - http://www.nextreef.com/mr1reactors.html

 

[autoponicz]

I have innovative marine reactors. And they are perfect for smaller tanks..its so easy to remove the inside tube to clean and replace media. The pump is at the bottom of the reactor which makes life alot easier.

 

[edd]

Shorty - http://www.nextreef.com/mr1reactors.html

+1 on next reef, i run 3 of them.
if the shorty is too big, you can put less gfo.

 

[jackson6745]

Thanks for the suggestions on this thread and in PM's guys. Looks like I'll be getting a couple of shorty's tonight

 

[jackson6745]

I was told by a buddy that the shorty's are no good if running small amounts of GFO. I am told that it will not tumble the media properly unless a good amount of GFO is used to cover the entire footprint of the fat cylinder. This could be a problem because at times I'm only using 6 tbsp's of GFO. Can anyone confirm or deny this?

Mike, that BRS one is starting to look better to me. I had a dual BRS in the past but I didn't like the way it tumbled the media. I'm thinking the single's are better.

 

[JonnyJ]

It's a good well made product but a poor choice if you are only running a little gfo. It needs a large amount to keep it tumbling properly. I was suggested it over the tlf for quality reasons but ended up with the CPR tumbler. Also the shorty is a pain if you are going to actively service it.

 

[cmantis]

Cpr makes really small internal ones.

 

[edd]

maybe your better off running that small amount in a media bag in your sump.

 

[frag apple]

+1 on MR1's great reactors!

 

[jcs11236]

Brs came out with a mini reactor. Looks pretty good

 

[BKLYN REEF]

i agree that the BRS mini reactor does look pretty decent for the price and best of all does not take up much room.. thinking of getting one myself

 

[jackson6745]

I ended up getting a CPR nano reactor. It holds more than enough ROWA for my needs, and the footprint is tiny. I can't comment on longevity, but I like it so far.