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
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