--- product_id: 8340640 title: "NextReef SMR1 Solid Media Reactor" brand: "nextreef" price: "€ 262.15" currency: EUR in_stock: false category: "Misc." url: https://www.desertcart.at/products/8340640-nextreef-smr1-solid-media-reactor store_origin: AT region: Austria --- # Higher flow rates, reduced head pressure Thick, cast blue acrylic body Modified internal plenum for low maintenance NextReef SMR1 Solid Media Reactor **Brand:** nextreef **Price:** € 262.15 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🔵 Flow smarter, not harder — the reactor your reef deserves. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** NextReef SMR1 Solid Media Reactor by nextreef - **How much does it cost?** € 262.15 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.at](https://www.desertcart.at/products/8340640-nextreef-smr1-solid-media-reactor) ## Best For - nextreef enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted nextreef brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Optimized Flow Performance:** Engineered with larger fittings and a modified plenum to deliver higher flow rates with less resistance, ensuring efficient media fluidization. - • **Precision Crafted in the USA:** CAD engineered and CNC cut for a perfect fit, combining artisanal quality with cutting-edge manufacturing standards. - • **Durable & Light-Blocking Design:** Cast blue acrylic body blocks light to reduce algae and optimize bacterial growth, perfect for visible or light-exposed setups. - • **Perfect for 250-Gallon Marine Tanks:** Sized with a 16" height and 14" reaction chamber, tailored for medium to large marine aquariums demanding reliable media reactors. - • **Low Maintenance, Long-Term Stability:** Eliminates sponges to reduce upkeep, ideal for long-lasting media like BioPellets and Zeolith, fostering a stable marine environment. ## Overview The NextReef SMR1 Solid Media Reactor is a premium, US-made aquarium reactor designed for 250-gallon marine tanks. Featuring a thick cast blue acrylic body that blocks light to reduce algae growth, a modified internal plenum for higher flow and reduced maintenance, and larger fittings for optimal water circulation, it fluidizes larger media like BioPellets efficiently while ensuring long-term system stability. ## Description Developed in conjunction with the US Distributor of NP BioPellets* , the NextReef SMR1 is the first media/substrate reactor specifically designed for long term use of larger media.Evolved from our MR1 Media/Substrate Reactors, the NextReef SMR1 fills a specialized role while retaining the quality and ease of use you'd expect from a NextReef reactor. Two sizes are available. The SMR1 is 16" tall overall, with a 14" reaction chamber, and the SMR1 XL is 23" overall with a 21" reaction chamber.The NextReef SMR1 is based on our standard MR1 media/substrate reactors, but with some significant changes... Cast blue acrylic for the main body . Made specially for us, it's both thicker and stronger than our standard tubing. The translucent blue color also serves an important purpose - it keeps out light to reduce algae and opimize beneficial bacterial growth. They're great in lighted sumps, or anywhere light exposure is a concern. Modified internal plenum assembly. Our original design works great with sponges and small media - the SMR1 eliminates the sponges to reduce maintenance. Since BioPellets and Zeolithic media are designed for long term use, reducing maintainence fosters system stability . Higher flow rates and reduced head pressure . The SMR1 comes set up to use larger fittings than our original reactors, so it flows more water with less restriction . The NextReef SMR1 flows enough water to easily fluidize larger media.The SMR1 features plenums laser-cut from 3/16" acrylic. They're thick, they're heavy, they're strong... and they flow great.Every NextReef Reactor is hand-crafted in the USA from the highest quality materials, and CAD engineered / CNC cut for a precise fit.Specifications: Recommended Tank Size: 250 gallons Marine Height: 16" Overall Height / 14" Reaction Chamber (405mm / 355mm) Width: 6" Overall (150mm) Reaction Chamber: 14" x 4" (355mm x 100mm) Total Capacity: 155 cubic inches / .68 gallons / 86 fluid ounces / 2.6 litre Inlet / Out ## Features - Cast blue acrylic for the main body . Made specially for us, it's both thicker and stronger than our - Modified internal plenum assembly. Our original design works great with sponges and small media - th - Higher flow rates and reduced head pressure . The SMR1 comes set up to use larger fittings than our - Recommended Tank Size: 250 gallons Marine - Height: 16" Overall Height / 14" Reaction Chamber (405mm / 355mm) ## Images ![NextReef SMR1 Solid Media Reactor - Image 1](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/11HHEoSnflL.jpg) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.at/products/8340640-nextreef-smr1-solid-media-reactor](https://www.desertcart.at/products/8340640-nextreef-smr1-solid-media-reactor) --- *Product available on Desertcart Austria* *Store origin: AT* *Last updated: 2026-04-25*