The Plankton Light Reactor PRO from Aqua Medic is a 50 L plankton culture reactor designed to reproduce a natural food chain. Microalgae are cultivated using light, suitable fertilizer, and the CO₂ content of the air to directly feed filtering animals or produce zooplankton.
Its integrated 50 W LED lighting (≈ 6,200 K) ensures a high reproduction rate — biomass can quadruple in 24 hours if nutrients are sufficient. It features an air intake and an adjustment valve to regulate the flow, as well as a partial extraction hose with a valve for easy removal of the produced plankton.
Compatible with phytoplankton and zooplankton from freshwater or saltwater. For aeration, we recommend the Mistral 2000 II air pump or a more powerful model.
| Property | Specification |
|---|---|
| Culture volume | ≈ 50 L |
| Diameter | ≈ 300 mm (acrylic) |
| Total height | ≈ 1,250 mm (including lighting) |
| Base area | ≈ 500 × 500 mm |
| Lighting | LED 50 W, ≈ 6,200 K (with MEAN WELL block) |
| Air connection | Ø 10/14 mm (PVC, adjustment valve) |
| Extraction | PVC hose Ø 20/24 mm with valve |
| Accessories provided |
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Use a Mistral 2000 II air pump or more powerful to ensure optimal oxygen supply and promote rapid plankton growth.