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Accel Aquatics BioPellet and Filter Media Reactor - FR-45

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FT-AA-FR45
Product Code:
6650
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Accel Aquatics BioPellet and Filter Media Reactor - FR-45

The Accel Aquatics Biopellet Reactor is specifically designed to fluidize biopellet filter media without the need of a strong or high flowing water pump. The special penductor or "flow accelerator" located inside of the reactor produces very turbulent and strong water movement inside of the reactor. This keeps the biopellets suspended and moving which is critical for biopellets to function properly. The inverted conical bottom helps even further by preventing media from clumping and settling on the bottom of the reactor. 

Accel Aquatics BioPellet and Filter Media Reactor - FR-45

The Accel Aquatics Biopellet Reactor is specifically designed to fluidize biopellet filter media without the need of a strong or high flowing water pump. The special penductor or "flow accelerator" located inside of the reactor produces very turbulent and strong water movement inside of the reactor. This keeps the biopellets suspended and moving which is critical for biopellets to function properly. The inverted conical bottom helps even further by preventing media from clumping and settling on the bottom of the reactor. 

The reactor does require a separate water pump for proper operation to push water through the reactor. The unique design allows you to use a much smaller water pump and still achieve proper circulation when compared to other fluidized media reactors in its class. In fact, you can increase water movement by up to 400% when compared to a traditional up-flow fluidized media reactor using the same water pump. 

Although the Accel Aquatics Biopellet reactors were originally designed for use with nitrate-reducing biopellet media, they are perfectly suitable for use with other filter media such as gfo, carbon, or any other filter media that requires fluidization. Water flow through the reactor should be controlled using a valve or controllable water pump to accommodate the flow requirements of the particular media. The unique flow patterns created inside of the reactor will then ensure maximum water-to-media contact time and help you get the most out of your filter media of choice. 

The Accel Aquatics Biopellet Reactors are available in four sizes to accommodate any size aquarium. The type of media you choose and how much is needed for your aquarium will determine what size reactor is right for you. Compare the reactor media capacity below with the manufacturer recommendation for the quantity of media to choose your reactor.

 

ReactorDimensionsMedia CapacityRecommended Flow RateInlet Size
FR-16 Base diameter: 5.5" 50 - 300ml 150 - 300 GPH 1/2" or 3/4" ID vinyl tubing. (Pump and tubing are not included)
FR-30 Base diameter: 5.5", Overall Height: 15.5" 50- 600ml 150 - 400 GPH 1/2" or 3/4" ID vinyl tubing. (Pump and tubing are not included)
FR-45 Base diameter: 5.5", Overall Height: 22" 500 - 1200ml 250 - 500 GPH 1/2" or 3/4" ID vinyl tubing. (Pump and tubing are not included)
FR-100 Base diameter: 5.5", Overall Height: 39.5" 500 - 2400ml 400 - 900 GPH 1/2" or 3/4" ID vinyl tubing. (Pump and tubing are not included)

 

Product code: 6650
Item No. FT-AA-FR45

3 Reviews

  • 5
    Perfect for bio-pellets

    Posted by Randy on Jul 23rd 2021

    This really is a great reactor. I picked one up not too long ago and am extremely pleased. Amazing value for a top-quality product. I would use this over any reactor for bio pelllts that I have used in the past.

  • 5
    I now have two up and running in my 600 gallon in my FOWLR

    Posted by Very well made reactor on Jan 13th 2019

    I purchased one to use as a bio-pellet reactor and noticed nitrates falling after about 2-3 weeks. Purchased another reactor bc this is one was so well built to run carbon in. i have a 600 gallon FOWLR setup. Purchased a cheap pump on ebay and put an inline ball valve to adjust the flow and everything has been working perfect for over a month now.

  • 5
    Great Reactor

    Posted by Dennis on Nov 28th 2017

    Another great Bio Pellet reactor, once again it doesn't take a monster pump to run this