New Cheato Reactor

[Burscough Aq]

The new Algae Light Reactor from ITC takes an old idea and brings it right up to date. For many years Reef Keepers have used Cheato Algae as a method of exporting Phosphate, Nitrates and organic wastes.

By bringing the Algae into a contained space and properly lighting it with Led from all sides, it allows optimal growth conditions and in turn optimal export of wastes. This big increase in efficiency really makes the most effective use of an algae bed we have seen. It quickly consumes Nitrate and Phosphate improving water quality and increasing oxygen.

During our own testing we ran the ALR1 on a reverse light cycling turning the reactor on during the time the aquarium lights were off. This method helps to increase and stabilise an aquariums pH, raises the redox, and consumes exhaled CO2 from the corals. The Algae growth was steller and nutrients both PO4 & NO3 were effectively removed.

The ALR1 is the ideal addition to all in one aquariums where there is a shortage of space for an Algae bed or simply to Turbo charge nutrient removal from your aquarium.

When the reactor is full simply remove and dispose of the excess algae and all the nutrients it has consumed leaving enough to start the cycle over.

ALR 1 Specifications
Dimensions 210 x 170 x 480mm
Inlet/outlet 5/8 inch
Capacity 4.5ltr
LED Power consumption 16 watts
Flow Rate 1000-1500 L/H

 

[Alty17]

Like the idea of this. Keeps the sump nice and clean and can run alongside a bit of Siporax.

One for the wish list Steve. I'm sure I can find some more vouchers somewhere :whistling:

 

[jim_fitz]

is the lighting included ?

 

[Burscough Aq]

Yes jim it has a sealed centre chamber with an led light in

is the lighting included ?

 

[MartynIT]

How much please.

Thanks

Martyn

 

[warby]

How much please.

Thanks

Martyn

sure iv seen the price listed at £199 on fb

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[feeblebob]

Morning guys, investigating this option, how is it actually piped please, I see the connection on the lower front in the picture, but is this inlet/oulet and where would the other connection be? Is it like the BM mini reactor, where the water is just expelled out of the top of the reactor?

 

[Phil077]

I Can see this a Maintenance headache imo. its fine if you have no sump

 

[Burscough Aq]

Morning guys, investigating this option, how is it actually piped please, I see the connection on the lower front in the picture, but is this inlet/oulet and where would the other connection be? Is it like the BM mini reactor, where the water is just expelled out of the top of the reactor?

no the sealed lid with an outlet pipe isnt pictured , so the unit can sit either in or out of a sump

 

[Burscough Aq]

I Can see this a Maintenance headache imo. its fine if you have no sump

why ? its 6 small screws to slacken off and then the middle rack pulls out of the top and you remove the excess algae, no more work than replacing your phosphate media or carbon

 

[Phil077]

My point is how often would you have to do it.
And the price is way over imo. if you have A sump this is not needed
Just saying

 

[spiritwalker]

In stock yet Steve?

 

[Burscough Aq]

Yes instore and on the website

 

[feeblebob]

My point is how often would you have to do it.
And the price is way over imo. if you have A sump this is not needed
Just saying

My reason for asking on this Phil, is that I'm just not getting the results I'd for as is, with my current Nit and Phos control. The problem this solves (for me) is the size. This would be for a Rea Sea Reefer 170 with a small sump, my AR400 could fit weed in the sump as is and I was planning on sorting a much bigger than standard sump, with plenty of room for a refugium/algae area (whatever shape it takes). I'm really struggling for space in the 170 sump though, and a quick Google says many have tried to sort an algae area in there without success, you just can't make it big enough to be effective. This strikes me as a solution, light and algae area all contained in a small unit.

 

[Phil077]

In your situation. ok go for it Bob. That Makes Sense!