Ferric oxide hydroxide+Phosban Reactors+MJ400s

[Phyl]

Ok then maybe the 600s would be ok, but the 400s SHOULD be more than enough, I would think... What does your research show, Hef? I've shot an email off to CL to see what they say about a pump recommendation.

Whatever we pick I'd like to keep to one pump (either the 400 or 600). We need to hit 24 to get the price break because of the casing on them. Otherwise we'll pay more for them.

I don't have a problem adding the stray 1200s to the order as needed.

 

[Hef]

The 400 is 106 GPH. I'm sure that's enough, you will probably have to throttle that back a little to start. My experience with this reactor and Phosban - I use an old MJ1200. I added a small 1/2" valve to the input of the reactor and slow the flow down until the media just tumbles. What I have noticed is the reactor gets a little clogged up with debris, causing me to have to open the valve a little to let more water through.

I really think the 400 is good.


Edit
From a Search
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=705702&highlight=Phosban

Here is another Link.
Phosban Reactor Words Of Wisdom
In it, they mention that if you are running Two Reators together, it might be better to have a little stronger pump, like the 600.
I think if we all got the 600 you couldnt go wrong.

Phyl, we may never get up to 24 pumps, lots of us got 2 reactors, but I only want one pump. I really dont care if we save a buck or two, I just want to get one.

I'm now voting for the MJ600

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=606552&highlight=Phosban

 

[Phyl]

Ok then let's go for the 600.

GFO
Name Pounds
Hef 10
WhiteSquall 10
Ericp351 10
Radiata 10
Rji 10
Steve68 5
Salth2057 5
Simonmr 5
Kabal2 5
us2000ua 5
RichT 5
Marcelog 5
Salty28 5
Spuzio 5
Phyl 5
Grossr 3
Depieroni 2

Reactors
Whitesquall = 2
Hef = 2
steve68 =
ericp351 = 2
SALTH2O57 =2
GROSSR = 2
radiata =
simonmr = 2
kabal2 =
dpieroni=
rji1966= 3
us2000ua=
RichT= 3
Marcelog = 2
salty28 = 1
spuzio = 3
BikeReef = 1

Pumps
MJ600:
GrossR = 2
Hef = 1
Marcelo = 1
Spuzio = 2
Phyl = 1
Kabal = 1
us2000ua = 1
Who else is in for a pump to run this with?

MJ1200
Kabal = 3

 

[kabal2]

how much for the 1200?? i might need more than 1

TIA for any info

Gabriel

PS. i want the maxi600 because i going to run a phosban reactor and a DIY media reactor

 

[Phyl]

List on the 1200s is 19.99. We may get a break but can't count on it.

 

[kabal2]

can i change the order to 1 maxi 600 and 3 maxis 1200

thank you

 

[szeth13]

how much would a reactor, mj600, and 3lbs cost me?
about how long will 3lbs last on a 20 gallon?

 

[Hef]

Sorry everyone, but this looks like the perfect pump. made by MJ, the MiniJet 606.
A dollar cheaper than the mj600. It's smaller and adjustable flow, up to 158 gph.

http://www.marinedepot.com/md_viewItem.asp?idproduct=AS1153

 

[Phyl]

Nick, we're out of reactor media the MJ will be around 17$ and the reactor around 30, by the time we factor in shipping.

Pumps
MJ606 (unless Hef changes it again, lol):
GrossR = 2
Hef = 1
Marcelo = 1
Spuzio = 2
Phyl = 1
Kabal = 1
us2000ua = 1
bikereef = 1
Who else is in for a pump to run this with?

MJ1200
Kabal = 3

 

[bikereef]

i'm in for a 600

 

[ericp351]

Put me down for 1 pump also.

Eric...

P.S. A mj600

 

[GROSSR]

I am not so keen on the Mini's. I will pass on the Mini's. I will find a pump elsewhere.

rich

 

[Phyl]

Ok then just let me know which pump you want. Do you know something about the minis that we don't know? The adjustable flow looked cool.

Pumps
MJ606 (unless Hef changes it again, lol):
Hef = 1

Pump MJ???
Marcelo = 1
Spuzio = 2
Phyl = 1
Kabal = 1

MJ600
GrossR = 2
us2000ua = 1
bikereef = 1
EricP351=1
Who else is in for a pump to run this with?

MJ1200
Kabal = 3

 

[kabal2]

phyl for the small mj i go with the whatever every1 else is going to get im good there and the 2 mj1200, and the 5#, anything else im buying????

Gabriel

 

[Hef]

Just read a bunch of stuff on pumps, believe it or not, I'm still convinced the mj606 is the best one for our purpose. The 400, 404, 600 or 606 will all work fine. The 404 & 606 have the barbed nozzle meant for tubing.
Phyl, it doesn't look like you are going to be able to save much money on the pumps, just get everyone what they want and tell us how much.

They still haven't hit my credit card for the Media, I hope there is not a problem. I'll call tomorrow afternoon to check the status.

 

[Phyl]

Pumps
MJ606:
Hef = 1
Phyl = 1
Spuzio = 2
bikereef = 1

Pump MJ???
Marcelo = 1
Kabal = 1

MJ600
GrossR = 2
us2000ua = 1
EricP351=1

Who else is in for a pump to run this with?

MJ1200
Kabal = 2

 

[spuzio]

i will go withthe mj606 also

 

[bikereef]

barbed nozzle is for me, switch me to 606 pls. tks

 

[Hef]

Just called the supplier for GFO. The order has not shipped yet. Could be today or Monday. Warehouse has just been backed up.

I just stumbled across a thread I think everyone involved should read. It's over in the Deltec Forum, about the proper and safe use of Rowaphos.
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=500727&perpage=25&pagenumber=1

It talks about changes to watch for when using the product. Your PH is bound to drop, Alk will drop, and of course PO4 will drop. THe PH & Alk drops are probably what hurts corals. It gives good recommendations on using a small amount of media at a very slow flow, checking paramters within 24 hours of use. Maybe shutting down the reactor after 24 hours, and restarting the next day.
Here is the link to Rowaphos Website RowaUSA
This is the actual info shipped with the product.

From a legal standpoint, let me remind you that we are Not purchasing Rowaphos, just another GFO Media.
Hef

 

[Marcelog]

Put me down for the 606.
Thanks for the links Hef.

Marcelo -