Octo BR1000SS Space Saver BioPellet Reactor
SKU: OCT-BR1000SS
MSRP: $ 548,61
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• Professional nutrient management in a compact footprint—achieve ultra-low nitrates without crowding your filtration compartment.
• Space-saving design with the pump mounted internally to minimize the required floor space
• Integrated Water Blaster 1000 pump provides powerful flow for consistent media fluidization
• Large 1L media capacity supports effective filtration for systems up to 250 gallons
• Fluidizing cone bottom prevents media clumping and ensures an even, constant tumble
• Ideal For: Crowded sumps; large reef tanks; high-bio-load systems; advanced hobbyists
Reef Octopus
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Reef Octopus BR1000SS Space Saver Biopellet Reactor
The Reef Octopus BR1000SS Space Saver Biopellet Reactor is engineered for high-capacity nutrient export in systems where sump real estate is at a premium. By integrating the pump directly inside the reactor's base, this "Space Saver" model significantly reduces its overall footprint compared to traditional external-pump reactors. This design allows you to run a full-scale biological filtration setup in tight compartments while maintaining the 1L media capacity necessary for larger reef aquaria.
Equipped with the energy-efficient Water Blaster 1000 pump, the BR1000SS utilizes a specialized fluidizing cone bottom to drive water upward through the media. This constant motion prevents biopellets from clumping or developing anaerobic zones, ensuring that beneficial bacteria have maximum surface area to consume excess nitrates and phosphates. For aquarists managing systems up to 250 gallons, the BR1000SS provides a robust, professional-grade solution that balances high performance with a space-efficient design.
Key Features
• Space-Saving Footprint: Internal pump mounting significantly reduces the area needed in your sump.
• Fluidizing Cone Design: The conical base plate ensures uniform water distribution for a superior, consistent media tumble.
• Water Blaster Pump: Includes a reliable, low-heat pump designed specifically for high-flow aquarium applications.
• Large Reaction Chamber: Holds up to 1 liter of biopellet media for aggressive nutrient management.
• High-Quality Construction: Built from hand-polished, cell-cast acrylic for maximum durability and visibility.
• Easy Maintenance: Features a secure, removable lid and precision sieve plates for quick media changes.
Ideal For
• Large reef and mixed-species aquariums up to 250 gallons needing strict nutrient control.
• Hobbyists with complex filtration setups where every inch of sump space is already utilized.
• High-bio-load systems requiring a large volume of carbon dosing media.
• Advanced aquarists seeking a "plug-and-play" reactor with a pre-matched, integrated pump.
• Systems where minimizing external plumbing and leak points is a priority.
Rated up to: 250Gallons
Holds: 1000ml | Dim: 5.9" x 5.9" | Body Diameter: 5" | Height: 19.7"
Feed pump: Water Blaster HY1000
What's Included:
• BR1000SS Reactor Body
• Water Blaster 1000 Pump
• Internal Fluidizing Cone and Sieve Plates
• Sealing Lid with O-ring
• Necessary Internal Plumbing Connections
Specifications:
• Body Diameter: 5 in
• Footprint: 5.6 in x 5.6 in
• Total Height: 20.5 in
• Max Capacity: 1000 ml (1L)
• Recommended Tank Size: Up to 250 gal
• Pump Model: Water Blaster 1000
• Power Consumption: 13 Watts
• Warranty: 1-year on reactor body; 5-year on pump]
WARRANTY
CoralVue, Inc. and Reef Octopus hereby guarantee this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of:
- Five (5) year warranty on pump body/housing
- Three (3) year warranty on Reef Octopus-branded controller
- One (1) year warranty on Power Supply, Impeller (and components), Rotor, Rear Bushing, and Gaskets
Warranty is activated on the date of purchase.
This Standard Limited Warranty applies and is limited as follows:
- To the product only as long as it remains in the possession of the original purchaser.
- To the product that has not been subject to accident, misuse or abuse.
- To the product that has not been modified, altered, defaced, or had repairs made or attempted by other than CoralVue, Inc.
- That CoralVue be immediately notified in writing within ten (10) days of first knowledge of defect by owner or his agent.
- That CoralVue, Inc. shall be given first opportunity to make any repairs, replacements or corrections to the defective construction within a reasonable period of time.
- Under no circumstances shall CoralVue and/or the Manufacturer be liable by virtue of this warranty or otherwise for damage to any person or property whatsoever for any special, indirect, secondary or consequential damages of any nature however arising out of the use or inability to use because of the product defect.
- Carefully unpack the reactor and ensure the internal Aquatrance pump is seated correctly.
- Add up to 1.5L of pre-soaked biopellet media to the reaction chamber.
- Ensure the main O-ring is clean and properly seated before tightening the lid.
- Place the reactor in a stable section of your sump with a consistent water level.
- Plug in the pump and observe the media movement; it should begin a gentle, uniform tumble.
- Check the output periodically to ensure the sieve plates are free of debris or bacterial mulm.
Gently tap the reactor body if you notice media sticking to the sides. During the first week of operation, new pellets can sometimes clump as a bacterial film begins to form. A light tap will break them loose until the colony is fully established.
Soak your biopellets in tank water for 24 hours before adding them to the reactor. This removes trapped air from the pellets, preventing them from floating into the upper sieve and ensuring the Aquatrance pump can provide a perfect tumble from the start.
Position the BR1000SS output near your protein skimmer. Biological nutrient export relies on the skimmer to remove the bacterial biomass the reactor creates. Directing the output toward the skimmer intake ensures the most efficient nitrate and phosphate removal.