Macro Algae Reactor - Tunze

Grow Macro Algae to Control Nitrates and Phosphates!

Cultivating chaetomorpha algae in the Tunze MAR-3181 makes controlling your aquariums nutrients clean and easy. Tunze's algae reactor can be placed internally in your sump, or placed externally if you do not have room in your sump, or just don't have a sump. The reactor uses an external lighting solution provided by the Tunze Eco Chic Refugium Light that can be fully submerged underwater for maximum efficiency. To help increase the efficiency of the external light, water that is input into the reactor creates a spinning effect that forces the algae to circulate inside the MAR-3181. One of the biggest downsides to an algae reactor is the maintenance, and Tunze has made harvesting super simple with an easy to remove lid that is held on by large thumbscrews and only takes about a minute to remove the algae, harvest it, and replace the cap.

Recommended Max Tank Volume - 160 Gallons 

Reactor Dimensions - 9.2" L x 7.7" W x 16.6" H

Flow Rates - 132 - 318 GPH

Lighting Power Consumption - 9W @ 120VAC (approx)

Circulation Pump - Comline Pump 2500

Pump Power Consumption - 20W @ 120VAC (approx)

Pump Dimensions - 3.5" x 2.8" x 2"

Silicone Tubing Size - 3/4"

1x MAR-3181 Algae Reactor

1x Eco Chic Refugium LED Light

1x Comline Pump 2500

1x Turbelle Basic Controller 7090.200

2x 80" Silicone Hoses