{"product_id":"octo-br110-biopellet-reactor","title":"Octo BR110 BioPellet Reactor","description":"\u003cdiv data-oe-version=\"1.2\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReef Octopus BR110 Solid Carbon Dosing BioPellet Reactor\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Reef Octopus \u003cb\u003eBR110 BioPellet Reactor\u003c\/b\u003e (SKU: OCT-BR110) is a high-performance, specialized fluidizing media reactor meticulously designed to support solid carbon dosing in marine and reef aquariums up to 250 gallons. As modern reef systems encounter high bioloads, managing elevated nitrate and phosphate concentrations becomes a primary priority to avoid nuisance algae blooms and coral tissue issues. The BR110 provides an optimized environment for solid biodegradable polymer pellets (biopellets), functioning as a concentrated breeding ground for nutrient-consuming heterotrophic bacteria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe defining characteristic of the BR110 is its engineered \u003cb\u003ereverse-cone bottom dispersement plate\u003c\/b\u003e. Standard, flat-bottom multi-media reactors often allow heavy polymer pellets to clump, settle, and cement together in stagnant areas, giving rise to toxic anaerobic zones. The fluidizing cone design of the BR110 naturally forces water outward and evenly upward from the very base of the 4-inch cylinder. This motion ensures that your entire media column remains in a continuous, active tumble without dead spots. Sealed with heavy-duty thumb flange screws and equipped with a non-restrictive upper acrylic containment screen, the BR110 offers a reliable, low-maintenance approach to establishing a clean, ultra-low nutrient aquarium ecosystem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect Fluidization Matrix:\u003c\/b\u003e Combats media packing and channeling by distributing incoming flow uniformly through the lower chamber.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDurable Sieve Screen Assembly:\u003c\/b\u003e Eliminates old-fashioned foam pads that quickly trap debris, using a sleek mesh plate to prevent media bypass.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlexible Installation Plumb:\u003c\/b\u003e Furnished with customizable 1\/2-inch and 5\/8-inch barbed fittings to instantly accommodate your existing pump feed lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePremium Construction Core:\u003c\/b\u003e Hand-machined cast acrylic offers heavy structural integrity and complete optical transparency to check pellet wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInline Integrity Check:\u003c\/b\u003e Built-in check valve features help safeguard against accidental media back-siphoning if power is interrupted.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBioload Handling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeavy Bioload:\u003c\/b\u003e 120 Gallons\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMedium Bioload:\u003c\/b\u003e 185 Gallons\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight Bioload:\u003c\/b\u003e 250 Gallons\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Mixed reef and SPS aquariums up to 185 gallons that require consistent nitrate export. \u003cbr\u003e• Intermediate to advanced hobbyists looking for a universal biopellet setup. \u003cbr\u003e• Aquarists using standard biopellet media like Reef Octopus BioSpheres or NPX Bioplastics. \u003cbr\u003e• Hobbyists wanting to reduce their reliance on liquid carbon dosing or frequent water changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Reef Octopus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50484001734904,"sku":"OCT-BR110","price":282.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0754\/6909\/5160\/files\/9e9576cec5f1ae02bd47f257ae7fb9b2.jpg?v=1789092966","url":"https:\/\/www.blueearthaquariums.com\/products\/octo-br110-biopellet-reactor","provider":"Blue Earth Corals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}