Skimz Macroalgae Biosorption Reactor (MBR) is a complete solution to leveraging the benefits of a concentrated algae scrubber, allowing users to grow algae within an upright contained reactor and place it in any sump. It is an excellent alternative for people who lack of space, but in need of a large algae scrubber. Growing algae like chaetomorpha will greatly help your reef aquarium with nutrient issues like nitrate and phosphate.
Skimz MBR157 includes a high power 360 degree LED that encased in a crystal clear quartz glass, allowing more light to pass through. The combination of Red, Blue and White LEDs provide an effective light source for algae grow and development.
The inclusion of DC pump give you full control of the flow rate through the algae. The highly efficient QuietPro DC pump with 9 different speed settings, allowing you to adjust the flow rate. As the water flow through the reactor and contacts the quartz sleeve, it will help to cool the LED lights.
Macroalgae Reactor Features:
• Small Footprint• LED Lighting System• DC Controllable Pump• Growing and Cultivating copepods• Biological Denitrification
Reactor Specifications:
• Footprint: 185 x 210mm (7 5/16" x 8 1/4")
• Total height: 570mm (22 7/16")
• Body diameter: 150mm (5 7/8")
Pump Specifications:
• Model: QuietPro QP2.0DC
• Power consumption: up to 22W
• Voltage: AC100-240 50-60Hz 24V DC/1.5A
• Pump controller: QPC35
LED Specifications:
- Model: RLD36
• Power consumption: 36W
• Voltage: AC100-240 50-60Hz 12V DC/5A
Total Power Consumption:
• up to 58W
For Aquarium:
• up to 1,000L
Installation:
• Designed for in-sump use
Lighting Duration:
12 hours is sufficient for growing macroalgae. The LED lighting is running on a reverse cycle so that when the main tank lights are off the LED lights turn on. During the night time, photosynthesis stops inside your aquarium and corals will no longer uptake CO2. This leaves an increased amount of CO2 dissolved in your aquarium water which then lowers your pH level. By running the Macroalgae Reactor at night, the algae inside the reactor will continue to uptake CO2 and help reduce the pH swing. This will help to stabilize the pH levels and the overall safety of its inhabitants.
Macroalgae Grows:
It's important to periodically harvest a portion by removing it from the Macroalgae Reactor. This opens up space for new macroalgae to grow and to continue absorbing undesirable nutrients
Skimz MBR127 Macroalgae Biosorption Reactor features the QuietPro 1.2 DC pump and has a small footprint that is great for hobbyists who have small sumps. MBR127 is suitable for aquariums up to 400 litres.
Dimensions: 175 x 176 x 410mm
Pump: QuietPro QP1.2 DC - 15W
LED: RLD18 - 18W
Total Watt: 33W
For Aquarium: up to 400L
Skimz Macroalgae Biosorption Reactor (MBR) utilizes microalgae as a method of nitrate and other unwanted nutrient export from your reef aquariums. Skimz MBR incorporates an LED Grow light tube using quartz glass to maximize light penetration and efficiency. Quartz glass consists of quartz crystals that results in a transparent glass with an ultra-high purity and improved optical transmission.
Skimz MBR is an excellent alternative for people who lack of space, but in need of a large algae filter. This small upright macroalgae reactor may still be the best option. Skimz MBR LED Grow light tube is specially build with combination of 2 Red: 1 Blue : 1 White to grow macroalgae. The LED light tube is water proof, uses very low power and the quartz glass has high working temperature.
Skimz MBR will allow you to grow beneficial macroalgae as well as house zooplanktons. Zooplanktons like copepods and amphipods would breed, and their babies would flow into the aquariums as a food source for corals and fish. These tiny microscopic crustaceans incorporate protein and fatty acids into a highly nutritious package for consumption by marine animals. Some fish, such as the mandarins, anthias and sea horses are found to be extremely difficult to get to eat anything other than copepods and amphipods.
Skimz Monzter SM207DC protein skimmer features a low wattage DC needlewheel pump.Skimz SM207DC draws an air intake of 1,800 litres per hour and is suitable for aquariums up to 2,000 litres.Skimmer Specification:• Footprint: 280 x 270mm (11" x 10 5/8")• Total height: 580mm (22 13/16")• Body diameter: 200mm (7 7/8")• Recommended sump water height: 180 - 240mm (7 1/16" to 9 7/16")• Installation: Designed for in-sump usePump: 1 Skimz QPS6.0 with six preset RPMs and food shutter timerAir Intake: 900 - 1,800 l/hTotal Watts: 13 - 35WFor Aquarium: up to 2,000 l
