Media Reactor (Blue Tang)

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AquaFX Blue Tang Media Reactor for Carbon, GFO or BioPellets

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The Blue Tang Media Reactor provides professional-grade fluidized filtration for saltwater and freshwater aquariums. Made in the USA from premium CNC-machined, polished acrylic, it features an efficient up-flow design that keeps media perfectly suspended for maximum contact time. The tool-free submarine-hatch lid ensures a completely secure, airtight seal. With its expanded chamber, this reactor holds more media to reduce routine maintenance and extend service intervals.

Easy Setup Guide

Place Your Media: Loosen the submarine hatch screws by hand, remove the lid, and add your preferred media (Carbon, GFO, etc.) into the chamber.
Seal the Hatch: Replace the lid and tighten the multi-screw hardware securely by hand. No tools required. [1]
Plumbing the Unit: Attach 1/2" or 3/4" flexible tubing to the hose barb connections. An inline ball valve is recommended on the feed line to precisely control water flow. [1, 2]
Connect the Pump: Submerge your pump or powerhead in the aquarium or sump, connect it to the inlet tubing, and turn it on. [1]
Tune the Flow: Adjust the ball valve until the media is gently tumbling or suspended according to the media manufacturer's instructions.

Why It Matters for Your Reef or Aquarium

Bulletproof Water Quality: Rapidly strips out algae-fueling phosphates, toxins, and odors before they can stress sensitive livestock.
100% Efficiency: Forces water directly through the media rather than around it, making it vastly more effective than standard filter bags.
Zero Clumping: The continuous up-flow design keeps media loose and active, ensuring you get the absolute most out of every ounce of carbon or GFO.
Better Light Penetration: Removes yellowing compounds to polish your water crystal clear, allowing your lighting spectrum to reach deep corals and plants.

Key Features

Up-Flow Fluidization: Maximizes water contact time and prevents media channeling.
Tool-Free Hatch Lid: Heavy-duty, multi-screw design seals tightly by hand for quick maintenance.
Premium Acrylic Build: USA-made with CNC precision for commercial-grade durability.
Expanded Chamber: Holds more media volume, requiring significantly fewer changeouts.
Versatile Compatibility: Runs smoothly with carbon, GFO, biopellets, and filtration resins.

Specifications

Tank Sizing: Up to 150 Gallons
Total Height: 13" (Chamber: 4" D x 11.5" H)
Footprint: 6" Top Plate / 5.25" Base Plate
Plumbing: Fits 1/2" or 3/4" flexible tubing (1/2" barb included)
Required Flow: 145 to 264 GPH (Pump and tubing sold separately)