Best Phosphate Remover
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KashAlp
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They dont "HAVE" to be fluidized from what i understand to be effective. A media bag like with carbon will work also. They recommend using a reactor because the fluid motion helps stop the GFO from becoming a big solid brick as it breaks down.
I believe maximum contact time is the key to being successful with it, so try not to have to fast/strong of current run threw it.
I believe maximum contact time is the key to being successful with it, so try not to have to fast/strong of current run threw it.
Yea, as far as the fluidization part, I think the feeling is that the longer we allow the water to stay in contact with the media, the better off you'd be. I run a reactor with GFO and try to keep it lightly tumbling, maybe only running 80 GPH or so thru it. But it can be put in a sock and place somewhere. It just may not be optimal, that's all.
zachfishman
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I too only have a HOB Aquaclear (on a 29). A reactor - even makeshift - would be ideal, but as it is running filter bags of carbon and GFO is doing the job ok.
Tank14
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Awesome...thanks everyone. I eventually would like to upgrade to a bigger tank with a sump. But until that happens, it is good to know I can still make do with what I have. I will try some Phosban and see how the tank looks in a couple weeks. Do these products ever expire if they are not used?
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[17]shawn[17]
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if you are looking for GFO cheep check out bulk reef suply, i was able to get 2 pounds for like 30.00. its a great price condifering its basicly the same stuff as rowaphos and phosban
SwampyBill
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Phos-Zorb didn't work for me. I stick with Rowa-phos.
Dave VG
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Either of those places would work. You could also hang it so it's under the output of the HOB aquaclear. I really think it would work better in it tho:thumbsup:
