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The circulation of water in the reactor ensures that the algae culture rotates and reduces the number of light sources.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eScope of supply: Reactor, LED white eco chic 10 W, circulation pump Silence, silicone hoses.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor aquariums from 500 to 1,600 liters.\u003cbr\u003eFlow rate of 1,000 to 2,400 l \/ h.\u003cbr\u003eEnergy consumption with pump: approx. 40 W.\u003cbr\u003eDimensions reactor (L x W x H): 310 x 250 x 430 mm\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Tunze","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40199665516679,"sku":"3182.000_K","price":694.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0563\/6387\/6487\/products\/tunze-macro-algae-reactor-3182-499979.jpg?v=1731257573"},{"product_id":"tunze-macro-algae-reactor-3181","title":"Tunze Macro Algae Reactor 3181","description":"The Macro Algae Reactor MAR 3181 is specially constructed to cultivate algae in seawater and plants in freshwater.\u003cbr\u003eChaetomorpha \"Spaghetti Algae\" is cultured by many marine aquarists to eliminate nitrates and phosphates from the aquatic biotope. It is absolutely sufficient to harvest a handful of algae from time to time to maintain the biological balance in an aquarium – an economical and easy alternative to many chemicals or resins.\u003cbr\u003eNaja Grass, Najas guadalupensis, can be grown to purify freshwater systems, such as cichlid biotopes.\u003cbr\u003eTUNZE® MAR 3181 can be placed in any filter basin or next to the aquarium without external filter technology.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe water circulation in the reactor ensures the rotation of the algae culture and thus reduces the number of light sources accompanied by strong plant growth. However, additional light sources can be added to the device as needed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eFor aquariums from 100 to 600 liters (25 - 160 USgal.).\u003cbr\u003eFlow rate: 500 - 1,200 l\/h (132 - 318 USgal.)\u003cbr\u003eEnergy consumption with pump: approx. 20 W\u003cbr\u003eMeasurements of the reactor (L x W x H): 233 x 195 x 422 mm (9.2\" x 7.7\" x 16.6\")\u003cbr\u003eWith Comline® Pump 2500 electronic and Turbelle® Controller basic 7090.200.\u003cbr\u003eFunctions of the TUNZE® algae reactor MAR 3181:\u003cbr\u003e- Cultivation of algae in seawater and plants in freshwater\u003cbr\u003e- Biological detoxification of ecosystems by algae \/ plants\u003cbr\u003e- Reduction of nitrate and phosphate content\u003cbr\u003e- Filtration of the aquarium water\u003cbr\u003e- Production of food supplement for fish\u003cbr\u003e- Zooplankton refuge, serving as food for corals and fish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Enrichment of the water with oxygen\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eScope of delivery: \u003cbr\u003e• Reactor\u003cbr\u003e• LED eco chic refugium 8831 9 W \u003cbr\u003e• Circulation pump Comline® Pump 2500 electronic\u003cbr\u003e• Turbelle® Controller basic 7090.200\u003cbr\u003e• Silicone hoses\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Tunze","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40199666991239,"sku":"3181.000_K","price":459.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0563\/6387\/6487\/products\/tunze-macro-algae-reactor-3181-965700.jpg?v=1731257573"},{"product_id":"itc-reefculture-alr-3-algae-light-reactor","title":"ITC Reefculture ALR 3 Algae Light Reactor","description":"\u003cspan\u003eIntroducing the  ALR3\u003cbr\u003eThe new Algae Light Reactor from ITC takes an old idea and brings it right up to date. For many years Reef Keepers have used Cheato Algae as a method of exporting Phosphate, Nitrates and organic wastes. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy bringing the Algae into a contained space and properly lighting it with Led from all sides, it allows optimal growth conditions and in turn optimal export of wastes. This big increase in efficiency really makes the most effective use of an algae bed we have seen. It quickly consumes Nitrate and Phosphate improving water quality and increasing oxygen. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDuring our own testing we ran the ALR1 on a reverse light cycling turning the reactor on during the time the aquarium lights were off. This method helps to increase and stabilise an aquariums pH, raises the redox, and consumes exhaled CO2 from the corals. 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This big increase in efficiency really makes the most effective use of an algae bed we have seen. It quickly consumes Nitrate and Phosphate improving water quality and increasing oxygen. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDuring our own testing we ran the ALR1 on a reverse light cycling turning the reactor on during the time the aquarium lights were off. This method helps to increase and stabilise an aquariums pH, raises the redox, and consumes exhaled CO2 from the corals. 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