Avast Marine Works equipment.

Im expecting my MR5 to arrive today. Planning on using it for biopellets. Anyone use the MR5 for carbon or GFO?
 
i use the mr5 for carbon and GFO, I also have an MR10 that i was gonna use for BP's but never got around to hooking it up yet.
 
Did you have to alter anything to run carbon or GFO? May I ask why you're planning on running a MR10 for biopellets? Just wondering. Im planning on running all three too but just ordered one MR5 too check it out first.
 
never had to alter anything on the MR5's they work great the way they are.

I only got the MR10 because they were out of the MR5's at that time and figured it may have better tumbling in a bigger reactor but can't say for sure.
 
Filling the Avast Marine Works MR5 "You Build" Media Reactor.

Filling the Avast Marine Works MR5 "You Build" Media Reactor.

So I took a little trip to PetSmart to pick up some CaribSea Ocean Direct Live Sand for my Media Reactor. I had enough to fill the media reactor and also fill my Quarantine Aquariums sand bed. Unfortunately I cannot connect it to the system yet because I am still waiting on the delivery of the pump as well as items to plumb my sump. :banghead:


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I have their largest mutiny reactor. Just a solid awesome piece of equipment. Great materials, great product, and great support. My only complaint (if forced to make one) was that the instructions on the Mutiny could be improved. Otherwise, everything about the build went smoothly. I also love how they include the glue and literally everything you could possibly need to assemble these things. I would definitely buy from them again. They need to offer a larger skimmer size though and I'd buy it for sure.

FB
 
Fishbulb2 said:
I have their largest mutiny reactor. Just a solid awesome piece of equipment. Great materials, great product, and great support. My only complaint (if forced to make one) was that the instructions on the Mutiny could be improved. Otherwise, everything about the build went smoothly. I also love how they include the glue and literally everything you could possibly need to assemble these things. I would definitely buy from them again. They need to offer a larger skimmer size though and I'd buy it for sure.

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I was also impressed with that. I didn't even expect to find tubing or the valve for flow control. I was expecting to buy those separately.
 
Yeah, the ozone reactors come with a lot of silicone tubing. Which at 1/2" is typically not cheap. Also love the air flow meter.
 
I agreed with Fishbulb2, I wished they offered a larger skimmer. Their only skimmer wouldn't cut it for my 120gal.

I'm also, curious as to why you put stand in the reactor?
 
Late to the love fest (LOL), but have had nothing but positive experiences with Avast.

Well designed and executed products and the customer service is bar non the best I have ever dealt with anywhere anytime no matter the product, service or industry...

Where else would you get an e-mail a week after asking a question, out of the blue, that starts with "I was helping a customer today with a similar problem and thought you might want to try..."

I've also enjoyed building my own equipment - there is an extra little bit of pride knowing you assembled something yourself. More importantly, I have a better understanding of what I have and have not been afraid to modify to suit my needs.

So far here is what I have installed in order: K1 Kalk Reactor, CS1 w/ Swabbie & Davy Jones Locker, Mutiny I Ozone Reactor, MR5 18" Media Reactor and 3 Digital ATO's.

Highly recommend and have no affiliation other than being a very satisfied customer.
 
shifty51008 said:
Can i ask what the purpose is putting sand in the reactor
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I'm using it as a Fluidized Sand Bed Filter. Basically the sand it kept in suspension which allows the bacteria to grow over the entire grain of sand. I see them all the time in public aquariums and wanted one for myself. I will post a video when everything is up and running.
 
Want2BS8ed said:
Late to the love fest (LOL), but have had nothing but positive experiences with Avast.

Well designed and executed products and the customer service is bar non the best I have ever dealt with anywhere anytime no matter the product, service or industry...

Where else would you get an e-mail a week after asking a question, out of the blue, that starts with "I was helping a customer today with a similar problem and thought you might want to try..."

I've also enjoyed building my own equipment - there is an extra little bit of pride knowing you assembled something yourself. More importantly, I have a better understanding of what I have and have not been afraid to modify to suit my needs.

So far here is what I have installed in order: K1 Kalk Reactor, CS1 w/ Swabbie & Davy Jones Locker, Mutiny I Ozone Reactor, MR5 18" Media Reactor and 3 Digital ATO's.

Highly recommend and have no affiliation other than being a very satisfied customer.
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I can definitely give this a +1
 
small problem with swabby.

looks like they will handle. I was nervous but just received an email advising me about sending a fedex label
 
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Reply to Jay4robin.

Reply to Jay4robin.

Jay4Robin said:
small problem with swabby.

looks like they will handle. I was nervous but just received an email advising me about sending a fedex label
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See great customer service! I don't think you have a thing to worry about.
 
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