CPR Mini and Nano Reactors [BETA] available!

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  1. cpraquatic

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    Due to the strong response we got from showing our prototype Mini and Nano reactors at SeaMax and MACNA, we decided to make the beta models available to customers through Ameka Aquatics.

    The Nano reactor is a perfect fit for those all-in-one tanks that have small filtration areas. Now, even people with small filtration spaces have an option to run chemical filtration media in an active and fluidized manner.

    As mentioned on other threads, we are recommending not to use the beta models with granular media unless other accommodations have been made to the unit. A simple answer for some media is to just use it in a bag in the reactor.

    Here they are running some NPX inside and below the unit has some Chemi-pure in it.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmU9wpx-8QE

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZAk9qTsSig&NR=1
     
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    This video shows the Nano and Mini BETA reactors running smaller sized media inside of it. A simple addition of micron mesh material makes the BETA model Nano and Mini reactor an excellent reactor for any sized media. In the Nano Reactor, we have Phosban inside and in the Mini Reactor we have Chemi-pure running inside. In each instance, we just used the media bags that were included with the media. Note that the valves are turned down a bit for both reactors. Just wanted to show the flexibility of the BETA reactors...

    http://www.youtube.com/embed/eXaF44WsntQ
     
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    As promised, here is some sizing help for the Mini and Nano Reactors:

    Below are some raw numbers that should be able to help others figure out which unit might be best for them. *Note that these are volume measurements, not measurements of media capacity. The measurements are also good approximations, but not exact.

    Mini Reactor - media chamber volume (total): approximately 3 2/3 cups or about 850 ml.
    Mini Reactor - media chamber volume (up to bottom of strainers when installed inside): approximately 2 1/3 cups or 550 ml.

    Nano Reactor - media chamber volume (total): approximately 2 cups or about 475 ml.
    Nano Reactor - media chamber volume (up to bottom of strainers when installed inside): approximately 1 3/8 cups or 325 ml.

    Bio pellet size and shape will affect how much total volume the pellets will take up in a reactor. Remember that if a MFG measures their media in volume, it is typically measured by displacement, so you need to account for the space around the pellets. Of course, you also have to account for the space needed for the media to be fluidized.

    As a rough guide for media capacity, I would try and use less than about 40-50% of the capacity of the unit (depending on how the strainers are set). From other experiences, we have found that more media may also work, but variables like 1) media type/size 2) sump water level and 3) desired amount of fluidization (how active does the media need to be?) should all be considered when making your choices.