{"product_id":"caribsea-arm-reactor-media","title":"Caribsea ARM Reactor Media 3.8L","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCaribsea ARM Reactor Media\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaribsea ARM Reactor Media\u003c\/strong\u003e is a calcium reactor media for marine aquarium keepers using a calcium reactor to add calcium, carbonate and essential trace elements to their aquarium water. The supplied product information identifies this ARM media as CaribSea ARM Extra Coarse Reactor Media, a precision-graded option designed for strong carbon dioxide penetration and lower-maintenance reactor operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides calcium, carbonate and essential trace elements as a complete calcium reactor media solution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains nearly 50 times the strontium of other brands, with 7390 ppm stated strontium content.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision grading supports maximum carbon dioxide penetration through the media.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains no gastropod shells, helping it achieve a very low phosphate content of less than 1\/10th of 1 ppm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffers high solubility and is stated to be metastable at 8.2.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtra Coarse granules are the largest of the ARM grades and are the least likely to clog reactor equipment, making them the lowest-maintenance option.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eARM is described as one of the most trusted reactor media options in the calcium reactor industry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse as reactor media in a calcium reactor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow carbon dioxide to penetrate the precision-graded media so that calcium, carbonate and trace elements can be supplied through the reactor system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelect the ARM granule grade according to the surface area and maintenance requirements of the reactor setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarine aquariums operated with a calcium reactor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAquarium keepers looking for reactor media containing calcium, carbonate and essential trace elements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReactor systems where larger granules and reduced likelihood of clogging are preferred.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: CaribSea.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct type: Calcium reactor media \/ filter media.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrade identified in the supplied information: Extra Coarse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrontium: 7390 ppm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhosphate content: less than 1\/10th of 1 ppm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolubility statement: metastable at 8.2.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eARM media grades: Small, Coarse and Extra Coarse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall grade provides the greatest surface area, maximising the amount of calcium and carbonate that can be added to the tank; however, it can clog many reactors and may require ongoing maintenance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoarse grade uses larger granules that are less likely to clog equipment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtra Coarse uses the largest granules and is least likely to clog equipment, resulting in the lowest-maintenance ARM option.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll ARM media is packaged by volume in a 1-gallon container. Weight may vary from container to container.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaribsea ARM Reactor Media, 3.8L (1 gallon) container.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Caribsea ARM Reactor Media used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is used in a calcium reactor to provide calcium, carbonate and essential trace elements for a marine aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is the Extra Coarse ARM grade useful?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nExtra Coarse is the largest ARM granule grade. It is least likely to clog reactor equipment and is described as the lowest-maintenance option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this reactor media contain phosphate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe supplied information states a low phosphate content of less than 1\/10th of 1 ppm, with no gastropod shells used in the media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the stated strontium content of ARM Reactor Media?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt contains 7390 ppm of strontium, stated as nearly 50 times the strontium of other brands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do the Small, Coarse and Extra Coarse ARM grades differ?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSmall offers the most surface area but can clog many reactors; Coarse has larger granules that are less likely to clog; and Extra Coarse has the largest granules and the lowest likelihood of clogging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy can the weight of ARM media containers vary?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nARM media is packaged by volume in a 1-gallon container, so the weight may vary from one container to another.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39279196667958,"sku":"008479005311","price":957.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0151\/9016\/3510\/products\/caribsea-arm-reactor-media-extra-coarse-3-8l-high-magnesium-aragonite-calcium-reactors.jpg?v=1743713631","url":"https:\/\/jungleaquatics.com\/products\/caribsea-arm-reactor-media","provider":"Jungle Aquatics Pet Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}