Who likes the Brs (rodi canister) media reactors?

[nivram]

Looking for feedback. Trying to convince my self this is the way to go if I an find a place to mount one.

 

[dadummy]

I had one, don't know if they changed the design, was a canister with a refill cartridge in it. What I remember is the sponge in the cartridge would clog up before the media was exhausted. Was also a PITA to keep GFO tumbling in it.

 

[rovster]

I thing the clogging issue exists with any reactor with a sponge, but a lot of people complain about that. FWIW, I have a minimax reactor on my nano and a vertex reactor on my bigger tank. Both use a sponge, both clog eventually. I suppose I don't need the sponge on the vertex, but then the media settles to the bottom and doesn't tumble....


Based on my research though, definitely stay away from the dual reactor. They work best when run independently.

 

[nivram]

Thanks. I'm actually looking at buying a ro canister with 1/2" or 3/4" fittings. And just using tier clear media cartridge.

I would only use it for carbon at this point. Or mix carbon and Gfo when needed.

 

[AquamanE]

I prefer mainstream media reactors for gfo/carbon. TLF, Nextreef, etc... for that job.

 

[nivram]

I prefer mainstream media reactors for gfo/carbon. TLF, Nextreef, etc... for that job.

I do as well. Tlf 550 does an excellent job for me. But it's s pain to open. I can see where a brs like reactor can be changed out in under 30 seconds.

 

[Jgoal55]

if you decide to go the dual BRS reactor route, I have one for you.

In my experience, I think they work very well overall but I do wish that you could control the flow in each canister independently.

 

[AquamanE]

I do as well. Tlf 550 does an excellent job for me. But it's s pain to open. I can see where a brs like reactor can be changed out in under 30 seconds.

Marvin- Do the BRS reactors have the tube in the middle and the dispersion plate ate the bottom? If not the media is not totally fluidized maybe increasing channelling of the water? Im not sure by looking at the pics on line.:hmm2:

 

[betamed]

Marvin- Do the BRS reactors have the tube in the middle and the dispersion plate ate the bottom? If not the media is not totally fluidized maybe increasing channelling of the water? Im not sure by looking at the pics on line.:hmm2:

thats how my BRS reactors are. tube in the middle with a dispersion plate. the sponge does get plugged after a few weeks. better now that I run a sock in the sump.

 

[nivram]

Marvin- Do the BRS reactors have the tube in the middle and the dispersion plate ate the bottom? If not the media is not totally fluidized maybe increasing channelling of the water? Im not sure by looking at the pics on line.:hmm2:

I have not run the brs reactors. But see no reason why one couldn't adjust flow to slightly tumble the carbon if you like. Although this will creat carbon fines. Every reactor reactor I've run with the tube in the middle has channeled water when clogged or after extended use. I also haven't heRd anyone complaining about their catalytic chloramine filers channeling.

I don't know. I really like the idea of having extra cartridges ready to go. And the ease of using a RO filter wrench to open canister.

 

[DRThompson]

I have one if you want to borrow it to try it out

 

[nivram]

I have one if you want to borrow it to try it out

Thanks. May take you up on the offer. The other challenge I have is finding a location to mount one.

 

[ahoyhoy239]

Hey Marvin, I have a single reactor with an mj1200 that I just took out and getting ready to sell. Pretty easy to use except with really fine carbon like the expensive stuff from BRS. The really small particles tend to clog up the slits in the cartridge. You would need to use some foam to keep that from happening which will also clog and require frequent cleaning. I can't remember if the reactor originally came with some foam for this purpose but if it did I lost it. My advice would be to use a carbon that comes in larger particles.
Anyways, let me know if you are interested in it. I will be getting in touch soon about donating the corals to the high school.

 

[Biggar]

I use (2) 550 tlf reactors with GFO(I like the visibility of them) and BRS for carbon. Carbon I just pack in there and dont need to see the tumble, so brs works good.

BRS is little more messy when changing. Always dump water in my cabinet. I like both

 

[mrx66699]

Let me give everyone talking about GFO containers and seeing if its tumbling or how its moving a little tip.....

when you put your gfo in place a half a teaspoon of sand in with it from your dt or sump.....the white sand will contrast with the gfo and allow you to gauge how much its tumbling ...it will stick out like a sore thumb and show you all the visibility that is hard to see in all reactors....

ps I have the next reef dual monster reactors and have been very happy with them ....