phosban in phosban reactor

[chercm]

how fluidized to get the best out of the media ?

such headache ....

i washed the reactor sponges and i still got one side to have more flow .

is there any better method to make sure all the media got fluidized ?

 

[chercm]

as time goes it might become one lump at one side of the reactor

is there any video ?

 

[ZAPCOnj]

what size pump are you using? A buddy of mine is using a small pump to run his reactor and he is experiencing the same problem when he puts too much media in the reactor.

I am using a 2lf phosban reactor and only have this problem when the media is about 2 months old. i usually change it out then.

 

[zorden]

if u changed your phosban periodically then it shouldnt clog. its a fairly small reactor.

 

[chercm]

the media is new

 

[zorden]

hmm. what media are u using then. TLF phsban is relatively easy to use and no issue for me.

 

[ZAPCOnj]

how much of it are you putting in the reactor and what size pump (gph) do you have running it?

putting too much media in the reactor with a small pump running it will cause the symptoms you are describing.

If you're using alot of media in the reactor i would maybe reduce the amount and see if you have the same problem.

 

[zorden]

well i filled the TLF phosban up to 10 and change bi weekly

 

[cheappancho]

sorry to hijack your thread, I am getting a phos reactor as well.
shoud I get the one made by Kent Marine or 2 little fishes?
Any other brand you guys like?

 

[yasmar01]

im using the dual reactor from bulk reef supply. i have both sides packed with gfo pellets and i am using a maxi jet 1200 and both sides are fluidized. this reactor kicks butt.

 

[zorden]

well i am using TLF and so far its totally awesome. simple to use.

 

[Marcelostank]

I use a TLF and only have your symptoms if I leave the media in for more than 3 weeks. I usually try to change my media with every water change. I dont remember which PH i use but I think it was a Rio 200 and have rather good luck with it!.... If I had to do it over again I would probably have gone with Bulk Reef Dual Stage unit so I can also run Carbon.

Just my $0.02

 

[chercm]

i added in 150g bottle in and running it with ehiem 1250

 

[zorden]

isnt that too much?

 

[frenchie]

i have viaAqua, and kent both work great, if i had to upgrade i would check out bulkreefsupply

 

[chercm]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14560104#post14560104 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by zorden
isnt that too much?

i am running a 100g tank