Please note: this is just the reactor, there is no pump included.
The FMR75 Fluidised Reactor has been developed by D-D to give the ultimate low cost solution for fluidising a whole range of materials that are used on your marine or freshwater aquarium.
Many smaller reactors on the market look good, are packaged well and are competitively priced however when you get down to using them they just do not tick all of the boxes. D-D have spent a lot of time on such a relatively simple product ironing out the bugs from a user’s point of view rather than from an ease of manufacture.
SUITABLE FOR
DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
Low Cost
Important if they are to be used on small tanks or with multiple filtration media where you will need more than one.
Quality Build
It is no good having the best reactor in the world if it breaks after 5 minutes of use.
Flexibility
It is important to be able to mount the reactor in a range of positions depending on the system.
The FMR 75 can stand in the sump, beside the sump, hang on the sump or hang and clamp directly on the tank via the bracket incorporated into the lid design.
The inlet and outlet pipes can be fitted in a number of positions to allow pipework to run in different directions.
Efficient Fluidisation
The main requirement of the reactor is to fluidise media efficiently which the FMR reactor does very well.
The base of the body is dished to disperse an even flow of water from the central downpipe through 360 degrees, preventing dead spots.
Next there is a lower perforated diffusion plate which acts as a lower support for the media when not switched on which creates an empty plenum area below for faster fluidisation on restarting and to prevent compacting of media at the base of the reactor.
A coarse sponge is provided to be used with fine materials that may pass through the perforated plate however this is not normally required for most media.
Loss of Media
Many reactors are not fitted with any type of barrier to stop the media from passing out of the top of the reactor and into the aquarium, relying simply on reducing the flow rate so that the fluidisation is within the bottom 2/3 of the reactor. Anyone who has used a reactor will know that on start-up that you get a sudden flood of water which washes a portion of the media out before the fluidisation settles down.
The FMR 75 is fitted with an upper perforated plate and also with a fine sponge to restrict all but the finest of particles from exiting the reactor in this situation.
Note that when used with Bio Pellets that the upper sponge should not be used however the perforated plate will prevent the media from being flushed out of the reactor.
Ease or Ability to Refill
Many reactors make it difficult or impossible to refill the media without emptying out the reactor first as the central tube comes off with the lid. this and the lack of a lower diffusion plate means that the media fills the tube when you put the lid back on, making it hard to restart.
The central feed tube on the FMR 75 is separate and so the lid can be removed easily leaving the tube and media in place so that it is a simple matter to top up and to put the lid back on. Sounds obvious but you would be amazed by how many reactors you cannot do this with.
There are no multiple screws to undo to remove the lid as it is screwed on and sealed with a multi stage replaceable seal at the top of the body.
Non Return
In a power off situation, where the reactor sits above the water level, the water and media will back syphon through the pump.
The FMR 75 has a non-return valve supplied separately which can be used or not, depending on installation, and prevents this problem from occurring. - simple but effective.
Fully Packaged Reactor
How often do you buy some equipment and then find you do not have all of the parts to install it?
The FMR 75 reactor is supplied with all of the items that you need to allow you to get going.
IMPORTANT NOTE
The hose connectors on the top of the reactor are a tight push fit onto the lid of the reactor, however if the unit is to be used in a cabinet under the aquarium then we recommend that you glue these fittings in place for extra security once the final position is determined. This will provide extra assurance that the connector will not come off at some time in the future if the reactor is knocked or disturbed or the connectors were not pushed on properly in the first place. Failure to follow this may result in loss of water from the aquarium.
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There are many reasons to shop online with Aquacadabra.Having traded online for so many years, we were one of the original specialist online aquatic retailers. As such, we have a huge wealth of experience in online trading. We continue to develop both our eBay shop and our operations to ensure we have the products you're looking for, at the right price, providing you with an enjoyable online shopping experience backed by an excellent level of customer service. At present we list over 6,000 specialist aquarium & pet products suitable for Aquatic, Reptile, Cat and Dog enthusiasts.
We're not just an online aquatic retailer, we are also a specialist aquatic retailer with a bricks and mortar shop and warehouse located in Crayford, Kent, and you are very welcome to visit. Open five days a week and staffed by experienced aquarists with a love for the hobby, our staff don't just manage the welfare of our livestock on site, many also have tropical and marine aquariums at home. Our experience in-store and at home allows us to provide expert advice when ever required, so feel free to get in touch, you're most welcome to do so via the eBay Ask a Question link that can be found on every product page.
When placing an order with us, you can rest assured we'll have the goods with you as quickly as we possibly can. We feel that offering a large inventory of products at competitive prices, tied to a high level of customer service and the reassurance that we are available for you (Monday-Friday, 9-5) for any fishy questions that you may have, Aquacadabra is the one stop shop for all of your aquatic, reptile or pet needs.
Important to Global Customers: Please note that as we are a UK-based seller, all our electrical goods come with a UK 3-Pin Plug (where applicable - most outdoor electrics come with no plug so they can be wired into a switch box) and are designed to work with 230V.
Your order will be shipped by either courier or Royal Mail, depending on the total weight and price.If your order is below aprox �140 and 7kg, it will likely be sent via Royal Mail. If it's over either that price or weight, it will be sent by our courier, in which case the following areas will be subject to a surcharge: Northern Ireland, the Scottish Highlands, Isle of Man, and Channel Islands Also postcodes AB 30-38 and AB 44-56, FK17-21, G83, IV1-29 IV 30-32 AND IV33-99, KA27,28 KW 15-99, PA20-99 PH 17-32 AND PH 34-48, PH 33, PH 49-99, TR 21-25 AND ALL ZE POSTCODES.
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We send out our larger aquariums on a pallet service, for which we need to arrange a delivery with you - so when ordering, please provide a phone number so we can easily reach you!
After your purchase of a large tank, we'll be in touch to book in a delivery day with you - we'll then send it out on a pallet by our courier service who provide a curbside delivery. You'll receive an automated email with an estimated delivery day shortly after your purchase with us, but this will be only a rough estimate - please wait to hear from us before booking any time off to receive your aquarium!
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To summarise however, please find below the terms and conditions that apply when placing orders with Aquacadabra : We hope that you are satisfied with the product(s) that you purchase from us; if however you decide that the item is inappropriate for your requirements then we are happy for you to send the item back to us.
The item should be in an unopened and unused condition and you should notify us within 14 days that you wish to return the item to us. You will be liable to pay the postage for the return of the product. We will provide you with the necessary returns address and a reference number for your records. Should the item be returned to us in the appropriate condition, we will refund you the cost of the item excluding any carriage paid to ship the goods to you initially.
We aim to have all orders placed fulfilled within 14 working days of receipt of order (although it is usually much quicker than this). Please be aware that after bank holidays there is always a backlog of orders for us to work through. Should 14 working days have passed and you have still not received your order, then please contact us and we will be able to look into and resolve the matter. Usually this is due to a courier being unable to locate an address, and unfortunately problems can from time to time be encountered when using any third-party courier service.
Once we have discussed the matter we will either ensure that the original item is tracked and expedited by the courier, send a replacement should the original have been lost in transit or provide a refund. Please note that should a parcel be lost it takes 14 days before we can claim for the lost parcel. If goods are delivered either faulty or damaged, then please contact us immediately. We will then either arrange for replacements to be shipped to you, or to provide a refund for the item.
We will discuss the matter directly with you to ensure that you receive the minimum of inconvenience. Please do not send any faulty items to us directly as this may cause a significant delay in resolving the matter. All of the products that we sell, unless otherwise stated are brand new and therefore covered by the full manufacturer's warranty. Please note that most manufacturer's warranties do not include wear & tear on moving parts like pump impellers. Should the item develop a fault during the warranty period then please contact us immediately and we will resolve the matter in as timely a matter as practicable. This will be by either sending a replacement item, sending a replacement spare part or on occasion the manufacturer will deal with the problem directly. We aim to resolve this type of problem in as timely a manner as possible.
Your Right to Cancel and Returns:There are a number of circumstances when you may wish to cancel and/or return goods ordered. Should you find that an order placed is unsuitable for your requirements, the Company will provide you with a full refund for any UNUSED and UNOPENED item(s) returned to us within 7 days of purchase. On such occasions, you must contact the Company in writing or by sending a message through ebay quoting your order number and the item(s) that you wish to be returned prior to returning the product(s).
Once the Company has received and acknowledged your requirement, they will provide you with the necessary procedure which you must ensure is followed. The Company will provide a full refund for these item(s) once received in original condition, excluding any carriage charges that may have been incurred when initially dispatching the order. Please also note it is your responsibility to get the item back to us at your cost in a new undamaged condition. When returning goods, we recommend that you use a courier or deliver them personally to our Head Office.
The Company accepts no responsibility for damage that is incurred in transit when returning goods, or for goods that are lost in transit. Should an item become faulty, or you wish to return it as noted within section 1 of our terms and conditions, you must always contact us prior to sending the goods. If the goods returned to us are faulty, we will not pay the return postage unless we have provided permission for the goods to be returned to us. We will only repay the shipping costs if agreed to a level of second class recorded, please do not return faulty goods to us using either a First Class or Special Delivery Service or without our permission first
Order Cancellation or Changes to Orders.Please ensure before placing an order that all details, including your delivery address and item are correct as they cannot be amended after an order is placed due to the high level of orders placed. Once an order has been placed it will be processed almost immediately. Unfortunately this means that we cannot prevent it from being dispatched, or amend the delivery address, or change the quantity or item being ordered, as it will be in amongst hundreds of other parcels in sealed, weighted bags awaiting collection by our couriers.
This means if you wish to cancel the order you will need to send the goods back to us once received. You will need to contact us once you received and obtain full return Authorisation and a unique return number.