PhosBan Reactor 150 - Opinions wanted

[whalloper]

Hi everyone,

I am considering purchasing a PhosBan phosphate reactor to lower my phosphates. I have been running PhosGuard in a media bag in my sump with slow results. Can anyone give me their opinion on this unit or an alternate and better method (if there is one). Thank you!

 

[galveston_guy]

For the price it works well. I would recommend getting one.

 

[Bagz]

does anybody have any pics of there reactor with the media in it

 

[Mr James]

The PhosBan 150 is sold by whom?? What media is used?? I am considering such a thing as well but have just started looking into them.

 

[Bagz]

sold by 2 little fishies, use with phosban, rowas, or any media. i would get one for the price u cant beat it

 

[whalloper]

has anyone REALLY noticed a difference in the various brands of phosphate removal media on the market?? Again, I have only tried PhosGuard

 

[LOTUS50GOD]

Phosguard is only good for the initial reduction of phosphates... run it for the first 4 days before adding the reactor. The two little fishes reactor was copied by kent, so you can get either. Once you get the reactor then Run Phosban; changing the media whenever phosphates are detectable in your test. I run 2 TLF phosban reactors on my 260 with great results.

 

[Bagz]

lotus50god do you have any pics of ur reactors with the media in them

 

[Ladipyg]

Best price I found on e bay...just do a search for phosban reactor...you'll find it

 

[albinooscar]

Drs Foster and Smith has it on sale for $32.99

 

[LivingTropicals]

Had mine for many months now and has always worked good reducing/eliminating phosphate. I run it with the phosban media. Though, I've been thinking about switching sometime to a Deltec fluidized media reactor with ROWAphos instead. I really need another one on my 180 if I stuck with the TLF product. Just not professional/commercial enough for me, IMO. Big bucks though with Deltec.

 

[ste6168]

i just got the Kent Phos Reactor but have not started running it yet, ill fill you in in a few weeks.

Mike

 

[scrmbld33]

can you guys post a pic of the setup and what pump are your using for it?

 

[nccmike]

here it is, its hooked up to a maxijet that pulls from the sump and dumps back into the sump.

 

[whalloper]

Thanks everyone for all your help...looks like a good buy to me!

 

[Nathan]

nccmike,

That's a lot of media in there. How many teaspoons or whatever is that? What brand do you use?

I usually use about 2-3 teaspoons of phosphate removal media in mine.

I have heard warnings about reducing your phosphate too fast too strong that it COULD cause problems for SPS corals. Did you notice any problems?

-Nathan

 

[Mishap]

I run mine layered with phosban media and carbon, pumped by a mini pump (500gph), It works very well.

 

[Mbeef61]

i run mine with phosban works great...just make sure you get the new version with the one part screw on lid and 90degree elbow intake and return....much more convienent that 10 little screws...they are basically the same price but only some place have the new style...the two little fishes phosban reactor like this one

http://www.marinedepot.com/md_viewItem.asp?idproduct=TL4311

 

[scrmbld33]

what gph pump you guys using or is recomended

 

[nccmike]

thats 150g.

Directions say 50g per 100 and I have a 110.

So yea, I'm probably a little over filled. No problems. I've been using the phosban for about a year now.

Next time I'll probably use 100g and maybe try some carbon in there with it.

Most important thing is to run the first 3 to 4 gallons of water into a bucket and dump to remove the dust.