How safe are BRS reactors?

[djryan2000]

I’m looking at this

BRS GFO & Carbon Reactor - Dual

Easy to use, setup and maintain. Perfect for utilizing GFO and Carbon in the aquarium. No annoying thumb screws and leaky lids like other reactors. BRS recommends a Sicce Syncra 1.5 pump to operate this reactor. Sold separately or packaged with the pump. Choose a different pump depending on...

www.bulkreefsupply.com

And am slightly concerned about the chance of something happening and emptying my tank on my floor. Is this likely?

 

[DocRose]

I’m looking at this

BRS GFO & Carbon Reactor - Dual

Easy to use, setup and maintain. Perfect for utilizing GFO and Carbon in the aquarium. No annoying thumb screws and leaky lids like other reactors. BRS recommends a Sicce Syncra 1.5 pump to operate this reactor. Sold separately or packaged with the pump. Choose a different pump depending on...

www.bulkreefsupply.com

And am slightly concerned about the chance of something happening and emptying my tank on my floor. Is this likely?

No. Just make sure the housings are completely screwed on and that your intake and outlet hoses are secure.

 

[DocRose]

Also, unless you have a 300 gallon or more tank, you don’t need the dual reactor. The single will work just fine.

 

[agame2021]

The guy I bought my tank from gave me one. Idk how to use it but he said he never had any problems. He told me you also don’t need one until after your first year… idk that is just what his opinion was and he had been reefing for 20+ years

 

[Billldg]

I am using a 3 year old @Bulk Reef Supply Carbon reactor with no issue. I haven't had to replace the cartridge yet.

 

[DocRose]

The guy I bought my tank from gave me one. Idk how to use it but he said he never had any problems. He told me you also don’t need one until after your first year… idk that is just what his opinion was and he had been reefing for 20+ years

There’s really nothing to it. Open the canister, add media (GFO and/or carbon), secure with pads, insert into housing, screw on housing, mount reactor, place pump into water and return hose, plug in. Change media once a week.

I wouldn’t say “you don’t need one until after the first year”. Depending on what’s in the tank you might not ever need GFO. As for carbon you can run that from day one as its main purpose is water clarity.

 

[agame2021]

There’s really nothing to it. Open the canister, add media (GFO and/or carbon), secure with pads, insert into housing, screw on housing, mount reactor, place pump into water and return hose, plug in. Change media once a week.

I wouldn’t say “you don’t need one until after the first year”. Depending on what’s in the tank you might not ever need GFO. As for carbon you can run that from day one as its main purpose is water clarity.

Awesome didn’t know it was that easy!
Well honestly I have 4 BTA’s, a foxface rabbitfish(4-5inch) and a purple fire fish goby. I am waiting on my clowns to come in(this company is taking forever lol it’s almost been a month.) but that will be all for a while. My DT is 150 gallon + a 30 gallon sump. So super low bio load.
water has been super clear! So I don’t really think I need it.
What do you think?

 

[DocRose]

Awesome didn’t know it was that easy!
Well honestly I have 4 BTA’s, a foxface rabbitfish(4-5inch) and a purple fire fish goby. I am waiting on my clowns to come in(this company is taking forever lol it’s almost been a month.) but that will be all for a while. My DT is 150 gallon + a 30 gallon sump. So super low bio load.
water has been super clear! So I don’t really think I need it.
What do you think?

Yeah if you don’t need it then don’t bother. The GFO is only if your phosphates get out of control. So as long as that’s under control and your water is clear, no need.