Why does BRS recommend this? All of the BRS reactors come with easy to use push connect tubing, flow control, and a refillable cartridge. We took easy to find components to keep things cheap while designing an efficient easy to refill reactor for aquarium use. We keep hearing our reactors are the easiest to refill even when compared to others three times the price. When changing the media is easy you are more likely to do it in a timely fashion as well. We also recommend having an extra refillable cartridge on hand to make changing media that much easier. Easy to use, setup and maintain. Perfect for utilizing GFO and Carbon in the aquarium. No annoying thumb screws and leaky lids like other reactors. BRS recommends a Sicce Syncra Silent 1.5 pump to operate this reactor. Sold separately or packaged with the pump. Choose a different pump depending on mounting height and amount of media used. The BRS GFO & Carbon Reactor features several distinct advantages over other brands. Ultra-transparent media cartridge allows for clear viewing of reactor media Heavy duty plastic construction High quality easy to use double O-Ring push-connect fittings Easy to operate, clean and maintain Filter wrench included (2) 3 Ft. sections of tubing High quality ball valve for precise tuning Ability to run carbon and GFO at the same time 1/2" fittings and ports throughout reduce head pressure and provide ample flow rates Holds 1/2 cup of carbon (Approx. 50g) and 1/4 cup of GFO (Approx. 35g) mix or 3/4 cup of only carbon (Approx 105g) Dimensions: 9"H x 8"W x 5.5" Sicce Syncra 1.5 Pump Dimensions - 4.0" L x 2.3" W x 3.1" H Pump (optional) and media sold separately BRS GFO & Carbon Reactors use 1/2" Push Connect fittings and 1/2" Mur-Lok Polyethylene Tubing What's Included? Standard 1x BRS Carbon Mini Reactor (5" Canister Housing) 1x 1/2" Push-Connect Union 6ft (2x 3ft sections) 1/2" RO tubing 1x 1/2" QC Ball Valve 1x RO Canister Wrench 1x 5" Refillable Media Cartridge 1 Year BRS Warranty
