AquaMaxx Omega-2 BioPellet Reactor
$119.99
Item #: UJ00188
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Controlling nutrients inside our aquariums is one of the keys to preventing nuisance algae growth. The AquaMaxx Omega BioPellet Reactor is a finely-tuned fluidized filter designed to help hobbyists remove nitrates and phosphates from reef aquarium systems.
AquaMaxx Omega biopellet reactors are computer designed, precision-cut and made of polished A-class acrylic. All AquaMaxx media reactors are rigorously tested to ensure reliability, efficiency and affordability.
Adding a biopellet reactor to your reef aquarium filtration system will improve the water quality for fish and other marine life. Biopellets initiate a more efficient denitrification process that removes nitrate and phosphate from aquarium water to prevent algae growth or harm to invertebrate and coral.
The AquaMaxx Omega BioPellet Reactor also includes a high-quality Sicce Syncra pump. The Italian-Made Sicce pump is quiet, energy-efficient and durable. This reactor and pump combination offers hobbyists unparalleled performance and reliability.
Features
- High Quality Acrylic Construction
- Highly Efficient, Durable, Reliable
- Simple to Set Up and Operate
- Tank Size: Up to 200 gallons (low bio-load) or up to 100 gallons (high bio-load)
- Footprint: 12.6" x 4"
- Height: 10.3"
- Capacity: 1 L (1000mL)
- Pump: Sicce Syncra 1.5 (23W)
Product manuals & documentation
Manufacturer information
AquaMaxx
AquaMaxx is a Southern California-based aquarium supply company that entered the market in mid-2008 with a line of affordable metal halide bulbs. The brand quickly gained recognition as word spread about the high quality and low cost of their lamps. In 2009, AquaMaxx released a line of aquarium filter socks and, in early 2010, unveiled an assortment of high-performance protein skimmer accessories and upgrades.
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4 Stars
derik
Reviewed on
November 28, 2019
No, I would not recommend this.
Broken with no support
Pros: works great until it breaks
Cons: Aquamaxx will not even respond to email requests for support
I purchased this reactor 6 months ago and as far a biopellet reactor goes, it is awesome. What is NOT AWESOME is that during routine cleaning, the acrylic tube that the Sicce pump mounts to broke it's cheap weld and came free from the reactor. To be clear, the tube did not break, the weld that holds the tube to the reactor broke. I sent multiple emails to Aquamax asking for warranty support and haven't gotten a single response.. I cannot recommend a product that a company will not stand behind on a clear defect that should be covered during the advertised warranty period.
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corey73
Reviewed on
November 20, 2019
Yes, I would recommend this.
Best reactor
I have this on my 300 gal and it’s got 1000ml of biopellets in it and I had to turn the pump down and it still tumbled better than any reactor I’ve ever seen.
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mtnrunner
Reviewed on
October 02, 2019
Yes, I would recommend this.
Keeps the pellets spinning and tumbling
Pros: Keeps pellets moving without any clumping or dead spots
Cons: Occasionally the output filter plugs with smaller pellets
This is a new approach to keeping the pellets moving by blowing them with water to constantly keep them in motion. I’m very pleased with the performance. The only troubling spot is that every couple of days after starting and using existing pellets from my other reactor is that the smaller pellets eventually plug the output filter. To resolve I just turn off the pump and jiggle the entire unit to cause the pellets to release from the output filter or I open the top plug and insert a bottle brush to clean the pellets off. I hope after a couple of weeks this will stop. Overall this seems to be one of the best reactors for keeping the pellets tumbling without clumping.
I would recommend this product.
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derik
Reviewed on
May 17, 2019
Yes, I would recommend this.
Hands Down the Best Biopellet REactor
Pros: No clumping
Cons: NONE
For about a year, I have been trying to live w/ the constant clumping in my $250 reactor by CV. I finally gave up and bought the Omega-2. I wish I hadn't waited so long, this reactor is awesome. Tumbles 3 cups of pellets no problem - that's double what I was able to tumble with my CV reactor. The best part, the Sice pump is easily serviced and cheap to run. I had to use a 1,200 GPH pump on my CV reactor just to get 1.5 cups of pellets to move. Easily fits into the first chamber of my Trigger 39 sump even with a Vertex Omega 180i skimmer. I couldn't be happier, this reactor is the bomb if you use biopellets.
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will
Reviewed on
August 29, 2018
Yes, I would recommend this.
Well Built
Pros: Well Built
Cons: None
Does a good job tumbling the pellet.
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rt
Reviewed on
March 20, 2017
Yes, I would recommend this.
Good reactor but minor problems
Pros: Good design for tumbling the pellets
Cons: Tube for connecting the pump is too short; Fill plug easily dislodges
Reactor works well regarding tumbling of the pellets. However, the connection for the pump is too short. I had to use a zip tie to hold the pump onto the reactor. Additionally, the plug at the top of the reactor can come off easily. Does a good job of reducing nitrates
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colorreef
Reviewed on
February 28, 2017
Yes, I would recommend this.
Great Concept
Pros: Easy to Add Media, Great Tumble
Cons: Pump Clogs Easily
The Omega-2 Biopellet Reactor is a very innovative design that eliminates the biggest problem with polymer media. Most reactors cannot generate enough flow to keep the biopellet tumbling and the bacteria on the media ends up dying and polluting the system. This reactor has no problem with flow! Unfortunately, it creates a separate issue that has to be addressed. The pump provides so much flow when using 1 cup or less media that the bacteria gets blasted off of the pellets. The flow rate also grinds the pellets down and breaks them a part. To prevent this you should install a ball or needle valve between the pump and reactor or on the reactor outlet. Just be sure you don't slow down the pellets too much or they won't tumble. I would also recommend you use a funnel to add pellets or they'll get everywhere!
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