Media Reactors

[zazy13]

What is the purpose of a media reactor? I am building a 60 gallon that has a sump with a reef mat and skimmer. Would a media reactor be necessary? My LFS has bubble magus on sale for $50.

 

[fishyjoes]

It's for when you want to use some sort of "media" - carbon, gfo, whatever you want to put in there to get some affect

 

[Wave Whisperer]

What is the purpose of a media reactor? I am building a 60 gallon that has a sump with a reef mat and skimmer. Would a media reactor be necessary? My LFS has bubble magus on sale for $50.

Basically its just for fluidizing media. Your media can be Granular Ferric Oxide(GFO) , Granular Activated carbon(GAC) or bio-pellets etc. Depends on what issues with your tank you need to solve. But seeing that you are just starting a new tank, my advice is to start out and slowly learn the ropes before using any media.

A reactor is good to have down the road, but not a necessity when starting off IMO. I do own and use one, but basically I'm having phosphate issues and thus requires constant use of GFO to keep in check.

 

[Pntbll687]

Most people use them to run items like gfo and carbon, some use them for biomedia.
They are not a must have.

And if you have simple DIY skills, you can make one out of pvc pretty easily.

 

[Blue Ring Octopus]

AquaMaxx | FR-SE Media Reactor for GFO, Biopellets & Carbon (Hang on Back) - Aquamaxx$59.99BulkReefSupply.com(6)Free by 12/12365-day returns
Get a reactor that hangs on the side of the tank, use it for spot cleaning when you need it. Try to find one that is really easy to use. The one I linked is an example just not the best example.

 

[Aquariumaddictuk]

What is the purpose of a media reactor? I am building a 60 gallon that has a sump with a reef mat and skimmer. Would a media reactor be necessary? My LFS has bubble magus on sale for $50.

The bubble magus reactors are simple but pretty effective.i run carbon & GFO in mine in my reeftank & use one for purigen on my freshwater tank