I am currently running a nextreef reactor, for what its worth I like that this reactor is built for bio-pellets(no foam, larger inlet and out, and machine drilled bottom plate specially designed for pellets.) One thing I don't like about these reactor is the use of thumb screws to remove the lid. I know some can argue it will only be unscrewed every 3-6 month and for the most part it is true but I fricken hate it. So move onto the 2 screw top reactors which I also use. TLF is a cheaper alternative, easy to use but the built quality lacks a bit of refinement. Vertex has so far been an excellent product, very user friendly, comes with ball valve for ease of controll. However I don't like how the inlet and outlet are 180 degrees oppsite of each other but some 90 degrees elbow will fix that.
Now new from reef dynamic is the biopellet reactor which will give you the ability to not only adjust the flow rate through the reactor and keep you pellets thumbling at a good rate. Little on the rich side but it is definitely a good design with ultimate controll.( I haven't personally used one yet but am planning to get one.)
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