Octo BR-150T Commercial Bio Reactor
SKU: OCT-BC150T
- Commercial Scale Filtration: Engineered explicitly for public aquariums, large aquaculture centers, research stations, and high-volume multi-tank systems.
- Blaster Recirculation Pump: Driven by a premium, commercial-grade Blaster pump utilizing a heavy-duty silicon nitride shaft and bearings for zero downtime.
- Advanced Cyclone Fluidization: Uses an internal lower distribution design to create an optimal churning rate, keeping high volumes of polymer media floating seamlessly.
- Rigid Upper Sieve Plate: Features a non-restrictive, durable upper containment screen that secures biopellets inside the chamber without reducing water flow.
- Probiotic Nutrient Export: Simplifies massive solid carbon dosing, encouraging aggressive bacterial colonization to sink heavy nitrate and phosphate levels.
- Industrial Acrylic Matrix: Handcrafted out of heavy-wall, chemical-resistant cast acrylic engineered to endure non-stop commercial pressure cycles.
Reef Octopus BR-150T Commercial Bio Reactor
The Reef Octopus BR-150T is an industrial-grade, large-scale commercial biological reactor engineered to serve as the ultimate primary nutrient control solution for massive marine displays, public aquariums, aquaculture facilities, and fish labs. When executing filtration on a commercial scale, traditional small-capacity hobbyist reactors fall short under dense biological loads. The BR-150T resolves this limitation by introducing a heavy-capacity external fluidizing column optimized for solid carbon dosing via biodegradable polymer pellets (biopellets), actively cultivating massive colonies of beneficial heterotrophic bacteria to strip away dissolved nitrates and phosphates.
At the heart of the BR-150T's reliable performance is its premium, onboard Blaster series recirculation pump. Outfitted with a super-hard silicon nitride shaft, high-purity ceramic bearings, and an advanced neodymium magnet rotor assembly, this pump operates with an incredibly low running cost while delivering continuous, high-torque hydraulic turnover. To eliminate the media clumping and toxic anaerobic channeling common in basic flat-bottom reactors, the BR-150T features an engineered lower chamber configuration that guides water into an optimal upward churning flow rate. Complete with heavy-wall union fittings, a rigid top sieve containment screen, and a pressure-sealed top lid, this industrial tower offers commercial facilities absolute water management peace of mind.
Key Features
Industrial Engineering Core: Seamlessly integrates into massive commercial filtration loops, delivering high-volume biological filtration.
Blaster Series Power: Built using advanced structural materials to provide extreme resistance to continuous friction and abrasive conditions.
Optimized Churn Dynamics: Eliminates stagnant media zones, keeping large pellet volumes in active suspension for uniform bacterial exposure.
Clog-Free Sieve Screen: Replaces fragile foam pads with a durable acrylic mesh grid to prevent media blowouts into down-stream plumbing lines.
External Deployment Ready: Built with heavy-duty union connections and secure structural seals to guarantee 100% leak-proof execution outside the sump.
Primary Applications
Public Aquarium Exhibits: Manages steep nutrient fluctuations associated with heavy animal feeding routines.
Aquaculture Facilities & Fish Farms: Protects sensitive larval or grow-out water columns from dangerous nitrate accumulation.
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What’s Included:
(1) Reef Octopus BR-150T Commercial Bio Reactor Tower
(1) High-Performance Blaster Recirculation Pump Assembly
(1) Rigid Upper Sieve Containment Plate
(1) Industrial Union & Connection Fitting Set
Technical Specs:
Model: BR-150T
Classification: Commercial External / Recirculating
Chassis Material: Heavy-Wall Cast Acrylic
Pump Shaft Composition: Silicon Nitride Ceramic
Application: Advanced Solid Carbon Biopellet Fluidization
Target Environment: Public Exhibits, Research Labs, Commercial Aquaculture
*depends on the brand of BioPellet media used. BioSphere media recommended
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.
- Inspect all structural union rings, O-ring gaskets, and internal distribution screens before positioning the reactor tower.
- Unfasten the upper heavy-duty sealing hardware and remove the primary lid from the main cast acrylic column.
- Load your preferred solid carbon biopellet media (such as premium CoralVue BioSphere media) into the reaction chamber.
- Re-seat the lid assembly, ensuring the sealing ring sits flat against the collar, and torque down the retaining hardware evenly.
- Plumb your dedicated external raw water supply line (from a primary display manifold or separate feed pump) directly to the water inlet union.
- Fill the reactor tower completely with water to displace any trapped air pockets, then activate the Blaster recirculation pump to lock in a uniform media tumble.
Pro Tips:
- Downstream Skimmer Alignment. For maximum biological extraction efficiency, always route the effluent output line coming from the BR-150T directly into the water collection chamber or intake plumbing of a powerful commercial protein skimmer. This allows the skimmer to instantly trap and physically pull out the bacteria-rich biofilm shedding off the media before it can disperse back into the main system.
- Staged Media Inoculation. When starting up a commercial-scale biopellet column, do not add the full target volume of pellets immediately. Start with approximately 25-30% of the total calculated media amount. Allow 3 to 4 weeks for the initial heterotrophic bacterial strains to establish a stable biofilm matrix before gradually adding small batches of new media every couple of weeks to avoid a sudden oxygen-depleting bacterial bloom.
- Biofilm Check Protocols. Over months of non-stop performance, a thick layer of biological slime will develop naturally inside the chamber walls and lower nozzles. During your facility's quarterly preventative maintenance checks, verify that the lower dispersement paths remain completely unobstructed to guarantee that the media retains its uniform churning action.