Media Reactors

[Potatohead]

I realize these are super simple and most people just buy whatever, but I am upgrading and looking for a couple specific things;

- No more than 5.5" footprint, height is not so important, between 10 and 16 inches is fine, as long as it holds about 1/2 litre.

- I need the top bubble plate to be able to be moved (and secured) up and down. It seems a lot of them have it attached to the lid (like Avast or Geo) or other means which keeps it at the top, which won't work for me.

- I would prefer simple 90° 1/2" hose barb connections and a thumbscrew type lid.

- Prefer cast acrylic and something not made in China

The only real options I have found are the Aquamaxx (China), Bashsea (straight fittings though) and the new Aquaforest (probably China) one but I am wondering if there are others. Vertex looks ok, but not the style of lid or fittings I prefer.


Thanks for help!

 

[bshow24]

Have you looked at NextReef Media Reactors? I don't know the dimensions but it's pretty close to what you're looking for.

 

[Potatohead]

Yes, they are no longer being made

 

[bshow24]

How many do you need? This guy still has 1 available:

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2627022

 

[aplatn13]

Avast marine

 

[bshow24]

Avast marine

He said he didn't want one from Avast because he wants to be able to move the top bubble plate.

 

[Dragon1979]

Following

 

[Potatohead]

He said he didn't want one from Avast because he wants to be able to move the top bubble plate.

It occurred to me in the last hour, I can buy a spare lower plate for $4 and just use it as a top plate, so I may go that route.

I also found the MRC reactors which looks awesome but man, not many people sell the newer X series. I can only find them on EBay.

 

[aplatn13]

Potatohead,

I get mine tomorrow. I show u what can do.

 

[TigeBell]

Have you looked at the Innovative Marine AUQA reactor?

http://www.marinedepot.com/Innovati...rs-Innovative_Marine-0I10420-FIFRISPR-vi.html

There are three sizes available but the link is the 1000 ml version. The next version down only handles 350 ml

 

[FirstContact]

Anybody think of Precision Marine?

 

[scottmckinney67]

I'd contact Avast about a custom kit. I bet they'll take care of you. I recently bought one of their you builds and am happy with it.

 

[Potatohead]

Just purchased the Avast kit with an extra lower media plate. I can make this work pretty easily I believe and I have been happy with all Avast products I have purchased before.