Best media reactor

herbklee · Jun 25, 2014

Can't decide between Aquamaxx standard media reactor vs Nextreef MR1

Any experience or recommendations?

JDEllis · Jun 25, 2014

I like the aquamaxx myself if you don't mind finding your own separate pump, solidly built

Confuse · Jun 25, 2014

I've owned both and none are really perfect. I prefer the NextReef because the nozzles rotate, so you can aim them any way you want. It's the only way I was able to get reactors in my sump.

h2pvnus · Jun 26, 2014

Go with Nextreef MR1 trust me they have a kit with pump included. I run with carbon at almost haft power of the pump and still see the carbon tumbling. http://www.marinedepot.com/NextReef...cal_Reactors-NextReef-NX1113-FIFRISCR-vi.html

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M3ace9 · Jun 26, 2014

I second Aquamaxx, but the non rotatable nozzles is a minus.

herbklee · Aug 23, 2014

Can I see how you set up your reactor in your sump?
I'm still torn between the nextreef vs aquamaxx.

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Spinner · Aug 23, 2014

Look at the new FX reactor's they are on sale at Marine Depot

ngvu1 · Aug 23, 2014

Precision Marine SR45 Reverse Flow Media Reactor

MxReEfEr92 · Aug 23, 2014

Next reef gets my vote

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AddictedtoSalt · Aug 23, 2014

I've had both nextreef and the aquamaxx reactors, both are well built, and work well. The aquamaxx kinda sucked because they didnt include a hanging bracket, but on the other hand the MR1's bracket was a pain because it attached with the screws that hold the lid. I preferred the MR1 simply because you can point the inlet/outlet where ever you need it.

herbklee · Oct 6, 2014

Got the aquamaxx.
Nice build quality and the bracket is great.
Nozzles are adjustable now, but you have to make sure they are assembled properly or else you will have a leak.
So far I love it.
GHA slowly dying off with this + Rowaphos, lights out and some WC.

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