Phosban reactor and use of GFO

[bored4long]

So I read an interesting thread on the use of a Phosban reactor in a system and wanted MARS opinion on its use.

I will be setting up a 120 that I plan to stock heavily. Lots of fish with a mixed reef. Probably won't get near SPS for a while, but I really like Zoas and LPS.

Questions:
1. Do you use a Phosban style reactor?
If so:
2. What size system do you have and what is your bioload?
3. How much media do you use and how often do you change it?

If you don't use GFO:
4. Why not? Do you feel GFO isn't needed for any setup or just not for yours?


Thanks. It would probably be easier if I just asked if I should use a Phosban reactor for my setup. If so, how soon should I add it to the system?

Another question: Has there been a GFO group buy recently? Where can I get it for cheap (if I decide to use a reactor)?

 

[edsimmons]

Mark,

What is GFO?

Thank
Ed

 

[user48953]

I think he means GFIC.. ground fault interrupt circuit.. and yes, everyone should use one.. is your livestock and your house worth a $15 part?

 

[bored4long]

GFO = granulated ferric oxide.

Its pretty much the generic term for Phosban or Rowaphos (so I have read).

Here is the thread I was referring to. It has some very good info.

 

[edsimmons]

I have apx 200g of volume.

I use 150 grams of PhosBan in a PhosBan reactor and I Chang it apx every 2 mo or as needed but about every 6-8 weeks.

I also do a 30gallon WC every Sunday w/ Reef Crystals.

As far as bio load i'd say it's heavy.

 

[boviac]

Ed, do you change it due to time or are you checking the output of the reactor and detecting PO4?

Doesn't that much volume change of PhosBan become.... dare I say, expensive?

 

[edsimmons]

When PO4 is detectable I change the PB.

I think it's $15 for 150 grams of PB.

 

[Reefugee]

GFO = Granular Ferric Oxide (the stuff you use in the reactor).

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10765596#post10765596 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by edsimmons
Mark,

What is GFO?

Thank
Ed

 

[ned2getfish]

ed give me a call

 

[user48953]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10765773#post10765773 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by bored4long
GFO = granulated ferric oxide.

Its pretty much the generic term for Phosban or Rowaphos (so I have read).

My bad.

I only use rowa.. my regiment cycle is:

week1: 2 tbsp
week2: +2 tbsp
week3: +2 tbsp
week4: +2 tbsp
week5: 0 added (running 8 tbsp)
week6: 0 added (running 8 tbsp)
week7: 0 added (running 8 tbsp)
week8: 0 added (running 8 tbsp)
week9: dump old media and restart cycle

 

[Reefugee]

BTW Huy - nice to see you back on the forum!