Octo CR-250PRO Commercial Calcium Reactor
SKU: OCT-CR250PRO
MSRP: $ 2.772,00
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- Commercial Scale Automation: Heavy-capacity biological reactor engineered explicitly for public aquariums, multi-tank coral installations, and large aquaculture facilities up to 1,000 gallons.
- Patent-Pending Power Churn: Utilizes an internal fluidizing churn plate that creates a uniform, rolling water movement to maximize CO2 saturation and media dissolution.
- Blaster Recirculation Pump: Driven by a premium, commercial-grade Blaster series pump featuring a ultra-hard silicon nitride shaft and high-purity ceramic bearings.
- Advanced Gas Recirculation: Built with an integrated gas recovery loop that captures undissolved carbon dioxide from the upper column neck, slashing overall CO2 operating waste.
- Industrial Cast Acrylic Matrix: Handcrafted out of heavy-wall, chemical-resistant cast acrylic engineered to seamlessly handle non-stop pressure cycles.
- Integrated Probe Dock: Outfitted with a dedicated primary pH probe holder to easily track, log, and automate internal chamber acidity values.
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Reef Octopus BioChurn CR-250PRO Commercial Calcium Reactor
The Reef Octopus BioChurn CR-250PRO (SKU: OCT-CR250PRO) is an industrial-grade, large-scale external calcium reactor engineered to handle severe calcium and alkalinity demands in massive marine systems up to 1,000 gallons. When executing water quality management on a commercial scale, standard hobbyist reactors quickly fall short under dense biological coral loads. The CR-250PRO resolves this limitation by introducing an automated, high-capacity fluidizing column. By circulating raw system water through its spacious 10-inch chamber alongside regulated carbon dioxide (CO2), it safely drops the internal pH to an acidic state, continuously melting down raw aragonite media into bio-available calcium, carbonates, magnesium, and essential trace elements.
At the heart of the CR-250PRO's elite performance is its proprietary Power Churn configuration. Traditional large-scale calcium reactors often allow heavy media substrate to compress, pack down, and solidify into cement-like bricks over time, creating toxic anaerobic pockets and choking flow. The CR-250PRO bypasses this entirely with a specialized internal fluidizing plate that guides incoming water into a uniform, rolling churn. This cyclonic lifting action is driven by a commercial-grade Blaster series recirculation pump built with a silicon nitride ceramic shaft to withstand abrasive mineral friction. Equipped with heavy-wall union connections, an integrated pH probe dock, and an auto-fill visual bubble counter, this commercial tower provides absolute water parameter stability for world-class aquatic displays.
Key Features
Industrial Fluidization Matrix: Keeps aragonite media in a constant, gentle suspension state to eliminate media cementing and internal channeling.
Blaster Series Power Core: Features premium internal components optimized for 24/7 continuous operation with zero operational downtime.
CO2 Efficiency Loop: Recycles trapped gas pockets collecting in the upper neck assembly, drastically expanding the lifespan of your pressurized CO2 bottles.
Automation Ready Probe Port: Securely houses electronic pH controller probes directly in the primary mixing zone for reliable, automated solenoid control.
Pressure-Sealed Structural Integrity: Built with heavy-duty union adapters and a thick, gasket-sealed top lid flange ensuring 100% leak-proof external or cabinet deployment.
System Capacity Handling
Heavy Demand (Packed Commercial SPS Display): 500 Gallons
Medium Demand (Mixed Facilities Displays): 750 Gallons
Light Demand (Public Exhibit Soft Coral Display): 1,000 Gallons
Please contact us at [email protected] should you need commercial equipment to suit your specific needs.
What’s Included:
(1) BioChurn CR-250PRO Commercial Calcium Reactor Assembly
(1) High-Performance Blaster Recirculation Pump
(1) Integrated Auto-Fill Visual Bubble Counter
(1) pH Probe Holder Port with Compression Sealing Cap
(1) Commercial-Grade Union and Connection Plumbing Pack
Technical Specifications:
Footprint: 18.1 x 17.3in | Body Diameter: Ф10in | Height: 43.3in
Recirculation Pump: Water Blaster 7000 | Wattage: 70w
Media Capacity: 25L (6.6Gal)* | Required Feed Pump: 600-1000gph (Suggested pump: WaterBlaster 3000)
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.
- Unfasten the upper heavy-duty sealing hardware and remove the primary lid from the main 10-inch cast acrylic tower.
- Rinse your preferred high-quality, large-grain coarse aragonite media thoroughly with RO/DI water to clear out fine powder, then add up to 15 Liters into the chamber.
- Re-seat the lid assembly, ensuring the primary structural sealing ring sits flat against the collar, and torque down the retaining hardware evenly.
- Insert your electronic pH controller probe into the designated primary chamber compression port and tighten the locking nut to establish a watertight seal.
- Plumb your 1/4-inch feed supply water line (from a dedicated auxiliary feed pump or a pressurized system manifold tap) and your regulated CO2 line to their respective intake connections.
- Fill the reactor tower with water to displace any trapped air pockets, turn on your effluent feed water line, and power up the Blaster recirculation pump via a GFCI wall outlet.
Pro Tips:
- Coarse Media Only. Always utilize a high-quality, large-grain coarse aragonite media (such as large coral bones or premium coarse chips) inside the CR-250PRO. Fine, sandy, or small-grained media will rapidly melt down into a dense, muddy sludge inside the acidic internal environment. This mud will choke the lower Power Churn dispersement nozzles, stall water flow, and potentially bind or permanently score the Blaster pump's impeller assembly.
- Failsafe Solenoid Programming. To protect your commercial system from over-acidification, always plug your CO2 regulator solenoid into an electronic aquarium controller or dedicated pH monitor. Program the controller to instantly cut power to the CO2 gas solenoid if the internal chamber pH dips below 6.5. This failsafe keeps the aragonite from turning into mush during an unforeseen system fluctuation.
- Effluent Scaling Protocols. Because the effluent fluid leaving the reactor is highly saturated with calcium and carbonate ions, small mineral crusts (calcium scaling) can slowly precipitate inside the discharge plumbing line over time. Inspect your daily drip or flow rate weekly. Every few months, clear out the line lines by flushing a brief run of warm RO/DI water or a mild white vinegar solution through the effluent plumbing to dissolve hidden mineral blockages.