The Vertex Universal Media Reactor UF-15 Package includes the Vertex UF-15 Media Reactor, 500ml of the Vertex Pro-Bio Pellets, and 5 feet of 3/4" ID tubing.

Crystal clear displays are always the goal of any aspiring Reef Hobbyist. As mainstays of the hobby, Activated Carbons and Phosphate Absorbing Medias go a long way towards the fulfillment of this goal by absorbing many of the impurities that accumulate in the water column. Incorporating these medias into the systems has traditionally been accomplished with the aid of filter bags and/or cartridges. However, this is far from being the most effective means of utilizing these products as the medias compact, flow-through declines and the surface area contact becomes compromised. Vertex Universal Media Reactors provide a practical solution by fluidizing the given medias, thereby eliminating the problem of compaction and allocating complete control of flow-through to the user.

Vertex Universal Media Reactors feature our Quick-Lock Screw top which eliminate the need to remove screws in order to open the reactor for media exchange. The acrylic lid settles into a seated O-ring, allowing for leak-free seal and effortless removal. To make installation a breeze all necessary parts are supplied in order to hard-plumb the unit or connect via soft hose. Furthermore any necessary flow adjustment is possible using the high quality Valve supplied.

Features:

• Quality cast-acrylic construction for long life
• Quick-Lock screw top
• True Union connections
• Soft Hose connections
• True Union Ball Valve

Specifications:

• Footprint 5" x 5"
• Height 19"
• Media Chamber height 15"
• Media Chamber diameter 4"
• Accepts 1/2" PVC pipe, or 3/4" ID tubing using included adapters
• Max Flow 500GPH

Helpful Instructions and Tips:

• Use approximately 500ml of Vertex Pro-Bio Pellets per 100G of net water volume.
• Put no more pellets in your reactor than can be easily fluidized (without clumping)
• Make sure when placing your media reactor that the effluent of the reactor exits into a high flow zone of the sump to ensure the bacteria is dispersed and that the water is properly re-oxygenated before entering the main system.
• The Vertex reactor is specifically designed with a 3/4" input/output. This contrasts with most reactors having a 3/8" input/output. The difference is very important in the capacity for the reactor to readily fluidize the media - larger input/output makes the vertex reactor much more effective for this purpose.
• Replace your biopellets approximately every 4-6 months.
• A guideline for flow through the Vertex reactor when using the biopellets is about 100-250 gallons per hour for every 500ml of media.

Tip: If using Pro-Bio pellets with this product, please omit the foam at the top and bottom of the reactor. They will affect the reactors ability to fluidize properly.