{"product_id":"aquaforest-af90-media-reactor","title":"AF90 Media Reactor 1300 ml — Compact Fluidised Filter for Nano and Small Reefs - Aquaforest","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAF90 fluidised media reactor for nano and small reef tanks\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAquaforest AF90 Media Reactor 1300 ml\u003c\/strong\u003e is the compact reactor in the AF Reactor line, built for nano tanks and small reef systems up to about 150 L (40 US gal). The 1300 ml capacity matches the carbon or GFO dose of a small tank without oversizing. Acrylic body 90 mm, 31 cm tall, 13 cm base — fits inside a tight sump chamber or beside an all-in-one nano.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat the AF90 brings to a small reef system\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1300 ml capacity — the right carbon or GFO dose for a nano tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear acrylic body to watch the fluidisation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact footprint — only 31 cm tall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16 mm fittings that pair with small DC pumps and nano manifolds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemovable top and bottom screens for fast media swaps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatible media\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActivated carbon — for crystal-clear water and dissolved organics removal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGFO — to control phosphate on a nano SPS reef.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZeolite — probiotic method in a compact format.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBiopellets at gentle flow — requires an appropriate feed pump.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedia capacity: 1300 ml (44 fl oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 31 cm (12.2 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody diameter: 90 mm (3.5 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase diameter: 13 cm (5.1 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFittings: 16 mm (5\/8 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody material: acrylic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended tank volume: up to ~150 L (40 US gal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeed with a small DC pump or a return-line branch from a nano's return pump.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrim flow with a ball valve — media should tumble gently.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse GFO before use to keep fines out of the display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChange media regularly (carbon every 3-4 weeks, GFO every 4-6 weeks).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy get this reactor from ReefSolution\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo round out a nano reef setup we also recommend:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/aquaforest-carbon-1l\"\u003eAquaforest Carbon 1 L\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — 1 L bag of steam-activated reef carbon, plenty of refills for the AF90.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/aquaforest-af110-media-reactor\"\u003eAquaforest AF110 Media Reactor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — the next size up if the tank grows past 150 L.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/aquaforest-phosphate-minus-250ml\"\u003eAquaforest Phosphate Minus 250 ml\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — liquid phosphate remover to back up GFO.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/aquaforest-silicone-lubricant-10ml\"\u003eAquaforest Silicone Lubricant 10 ml\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — silicone grease for the reactor lid o-rings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the AF90 the right reactor for a nano reef tank?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — that is exactly its target. 1300 ml of media covers most nano systems up to about 150 L (40 US gal).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat pump should I use with the AF90 Media Reactor?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small DC pump (500-1500 L\/h) or a return-line branch with a trim valve is enough to fluidise 1300 ml of media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between the AF90 and the AF110?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AF90 (1300 ml, 16 mm) suits nano and small tanks; the AF110 (2800 ml, 20 mm) takes over on mid-size reefs up to 400 L.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquaforest","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40754734137515,"sku":"AF7005","price":169.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0513\/7108\/1899\/products\/s-l1600.png?v=1630432655","url":"https:\/\/reefsolution.com\/en\/products\/aquaforest-af90-media-reactor","provider":"Aquarium ReefSolution inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}