Aquavitro element M Media Reactor

Aquavitro element M Media Reactor

The Aquavitro element M Media Reactor is a compact filter media reactor for aquariums up to 380 litres (100 US gal). It suits hobbyists who want to run carbon, resins, biological media or other filter media in either fluidized or non-fluidized flow. Water moves evenly from the bottom of the reactor to the top, so the media gets consistent contact.

Key Benefits

• Works with virtually any type of filter media, including fine-particle media such as resins, in fluidized or non-fluidized flow.
• Even flow from bottom to top gives efficient reaction between the water and the media.
• An adjustable internal plate lets you separate the media, so one reactor can serve several purposes.
• A by-pass valve gives fine flow regulation, even for delicate media such as beaded resins.
• The inner chamber lifts out without a full breakdown, which makes it easy to clean, change or top off media.
• The separation plate moves up and down, so you can run any amount of media in a compacted fashion and avoid shearing of the media.
• The chamber holds up to 1.2 litres (0.3 US gal) of your chosen filtration media.
• The included fine filter sock finish acts as a polishing mechanical filter, so no media particles escape into the system. It also stops microbubbles from being released into the aquarium, where they can irritate corals.
• The powerful external pump gives a higher column flow volume with more contact time and surface area. It can also be maintained at any time.
• Anti-vibration O-rings and rubber feet add sound-dampening for quiet operation.
• The compact base design is patent pending and is made to fit in virtually any sump.
• Operation is independent of the water level in the sump, so changes in sump level do not affect how it functions.

How to Use

• Fill the removable inner chamber with your chosen media. Use the movable separation plate to compact the media, or to split it into separate sections for different uses.
• Use the by-pass valve to set the flow rate. Fine regulation lets you run any type of media at any speed, including resins such as Seachem Purigen or purfiltrum.
• Choose fluidized flow for a bed such as biogen, or non-fluidized flow for media such as Seachem MatrixCarbon.
• For maintenance, lift out the inner chamber to clean, change or top off the media. The reactor can also be dismantled quickly for a thorough clean.
• The element M and element Z give added versatility in positioning the return spillway. This lets you fit the reactor around your sump size and other equipment.

Suitable For

• Aquariums up to 380 litres (100 US gal).
• Reef and marine setups that use a sump, particularly where coral-irritating microbubbles are a concern.
• Aquarists who want one reactor for several media types, from resins to carbon and biological media.

Compatibility

• Virtually any type of filter media, in fluidized or non-fluidized flow.
• Fine-particle media and beaded resins, such as Seachem Purigen and purfiltrum.
• Fluidized bed media such as biogen, and non-fluidized media such as Seachem MatrixCarbon.

Specifications

• Media chamber capacity: up to 1.2 litres (0.3 US gal)
• Suitable for aquariums up to 380 litres (100 US gal)
• Flow: bottom to top, fluidized or non-fluidized
• Flow control: by-pass valve for fine regulation
• Pump: external
• Warranty: 3 years against defects in materials and workmanship from the date of purchase, excluding the pump's impeller. It can be extended to 5 years by registering your skimmer, and it covers replacement of the defective parts.

What's Included

• One Aquavitro element M Media Reactor, with a fine filter sock finish included

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I run resins like Purigen in this reactor?
Yes. The by-pass valve gives fine flow regulation for delicate media, including beaded resins such as Seachem Purigen and purfiltrum.

Does it run fluidized or non-fluidized media?
Both. You can run a fluidized bed such as biogen, or a non-fluidized bed such as Seachem MatrixCarbon.

How much media can it hold?
The chamber holds up to 1.2 litres (0.3 US gal). The movable separation plate lets you run smaller amounts compacted, which prevents shearing of the media.

Will changes in my sump water level affect it?
No. Operation is independent of the water level in the sump.

How do I change or top off the media?
Lift out the inner chamber without a full breakdown. The reactor can also be dismantled quickly for a thorough clean.

What does the warranty cover?
It covers defects in materials and workmanship for 3 years from the date of purchase, except the pump's impeller. Registering your skimmer extends it to 5 years, and the warranty covers replacement of the defective parts.