PaxBellum ARID N18 - Macroalgae Reactor up to 450 liters
This ingenious device utilizes macroalgae (specifically Chaetomorpha) to function as a nutrient export mechanism.
Eliminate the clutter around your aquarium the ARID can function as a stand-alone filtration system. Designed to replace GFO (granulated ferric oxide), nitrate reactors, bio-pellet reactors, carbon dosing and even protein "skimmers" (foam fractionators). The ARID can perform functions the previously mentioned equipment can`t. Functions such as, increasing and stabilizing Ph from day to night, lowering dissolved CO2 concentrations, keeping dissolved oxygen even from day to night, and increasing dissolved oxygen to levels higher than can be attained with skimmers alone, all standard benefits of running the ARID system.
Have a Ca-Reactor?
Both the N18 and N24 can accept the same optional calcium injection assembly. This plumbing kit threads directly into the water inlet on the base of the N24 and placed inline with the supply tubing on the N18. The assembly and can be installed or removed at any time by the aquarist. This add-on kit functions by creating a high pressure ¼” push-fitting port and low pressure ¼" push-fitting port by separating the two ports by a user preset valve. The valve is a union that accepts restriction discs with different port sizes to create the desired back pressure to send water to a calcium reactor. The effluent coming from the calcium reactor passes through the check valve and drip counter included in the kit, then enters the ¼" push fitting port on the low pressure side of the calcium injection assembly. This is the port below the union containing the restriction disc. There the calcium reactor effluent mixes with the bulk of the water entering the ARID, and makes contact with the macro-algae where it is stripped of excess CO2 and phosphate before entering the reef system.
Recommended Dosage
- Nitrate & Molybdenum
1ml raises 100L 0.5ppm
Does as needed to maintain NO3:PO4 ratio of approx. 100:1 - Iron & Manganese
1 drop per 25 gallons daily.
Pax Bellum solutions should be used to run the ARID system successfully.
Specifications
- System Size: for 150-450 liters (40-120 gallons) aquariums
- Body Material: Cast Acrylic with Tyvek cover (to keep light inside)
- Total Height: 42 cm (16.5")
- Recommended Flow Rate: 580 - 770 l/h (150-200 gallons per hour)
- Recommended Pump: 900 l/h
- Total Footprint: 16,5 cm (6.5")
- Hose Inlet/Outlet: ½" FNPT hose (hose and pump not included)
- LED Power Consumption: 12 Watts