{"product_id":"aqua-medic-co2-reactor-compact-diffuser","title":"Aqua Medic CO2 Reactor Compact Diffuser","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA compact CO2 reactor that adds a non-return valve and a bubble counter to the same fitting, so you are not plumbing three separate parts into your CO2 line.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Aqua Medic Reactor Compact dissolves CO2 into the water column for planted freshwater aquariums up to 200 L, and its small footprint suits nano and mid-size tanks where a full-size external reactor will not fit under the cabinet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated non-return valve\u003c\/strong\u003e — stops tank water siphoning back into the CO2 line if pressure drops, protecting your regulator and solenoid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated bubble counter\u003c\/strong\u003e — lets you see and set your bubble rate without a separate inline counter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact body\u003c\/strong\u003e — designed to sit inline on the CO2 tubing without the bulk of a full external reactor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRated to 200 L\u003c\/strong\u003e — sized for nano through to mid-size planted tanks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaximum aquarium size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBuilt-in features\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-return valve, bubble counter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWater type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreshwater \/ planted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eItem number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e71630\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuitable for freshwater planted aquariums up to 200 L running pressurised or bulk CO2 with standard aquarium CO2 tubing. Not a substitute for a regulator or solenoid — it dissolves and meters CO2 already being supplied by your system, it does not generate or regulate it. Not designed for marine or reef systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCovered by the Aqua Medic manufacturer warranty in addition to your rights under Australian Consumer Law. Standard parcel delivery Australia-wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWill this work with any CO2 regulator?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The reactor sits inline on the CO2 tubing between your regulator\/solenoid and the aquarium, so it works with any standard pressurised CO2 setup rather than a specific brand of regulator.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDo I still need a separate bubble counter?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The bubble counter is built into the unit, so there's nothing extra to plumb in.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat happens if my CO2 supply cuts out?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe integrated non-return valve stops water being siphoned back up the line into your regulator, which is the main risk when pressure drops or a cylinder runs out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs this suitable for a marine tank?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo — it's built for freshwater planted CO2 systems, not for reef or marine dosing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aqua Medic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55285029863715,"sku":"AB71630","price":50.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/aqua-medic-co2-reactor-compa-43507416203555.webp?v=1790234313","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/aqua-medic-co2-reactor-compact-diffuser","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}