Phosphate Reactors

[DJGonzo69]

Thinking of getting a phosphate reactor for my tanks. I need some info if it's worth it or not. I've had good results on just using PhosBan in a bag inside my AC Mech filter. Any info would be great.

TIA
John

 

[Ti]

It's worth it.

 

[PiNaPLeX]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7008138#post7008138 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Ti
It's worth it.

ditto

 

[Ti]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7008719#post7008719 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by PiNaPLeX
ditto

Listen to PiNaPLeX, He knows what he is talking about.

 

[Skorpinok]

How often do you change the media for the phosphate reactor?

 

[orientalexpress]

until the phosphate start showing up on your test kit.gl

lapsan

 

[dannieboiz]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7010796#post7010796 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by orientalexpress
until the phosphate start showing up on your test kit.gl

lapsan

WHat if you don't test your phosphate? :lol:

 

[orientalexpress]

if u clean your front glass everyday ,then is time to change the media.if your rocks look like a your front lawn then is time to change your media.if your tangs look fatter then your puffer then is time to change your media.


lapsan

 

[Reefugee]

I have two of the two lil fishies phosphate reactor. One is used with Phosphoban, and the other one is used for carbon. My phosphate level has been zero since I started using one. I think it was .05 or 1 prior to using it.

 

[Elite]

Anyone run phosphate and carbon in the same reactor??

 

[Skorpinok]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7014325#post7014325 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mn95616
I have two of the two lil fishies phosphate reactor. One is used with Phosphoban, and the other one is used for carbon. My phosphate level has been zero since I started using one. I think it was .05 or 1 prior to using it.

that's interesting... I've been thinking of getting a second one and use it for carbon filtration as well.

 

[trmiv]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7014476#post7014476 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Elite
Anyone run phosphate and carbon in the same reactor??

I do. Seems to work fine.

 

[dannieboiz]

I don't run a phosphate reactor but my rocks are free of algae, and my tangs are a little bit on the skinny side and I clean my glass every other day or two. Would I see any benefits in adding one?

 

[orientalexpress]

danny ,buy that damn test kit ,



lapsan

 

[Mr. Ugly]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7012937#post7012937 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by orientalexpress
if u clean your front glass everyday ,then is time to change the media.if your rocks look like a your front lawn then is time to change your media.if your tangs look fatter then your puffer then is time to change your media.


lapsan

Too funny!

 

[E-A-G-L-E-S]

Elite......i just started using PURA Phoslock a little while ago(has activated carbon in with the PO4 removing media) i like it so far

 

[dannieboiz]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7015893#post7015893 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by orientalexpress
danny ,buy that damn test kit ,



lapsan

Yes, Your Honor.:smokin:

 

[dannieboiz]

Ok, I have a two little fishies phosban reactor in my car from Drs Foster Smith.... Was wondering what kind of media does everyone use so I can order it all @ once.

 

[Reefugee]

Dannie - I use Phosphoban. I haven't used any other media.

Elite - I opted not to run both the phosphate media and the carbon in the same reactor because I change out my carbon a lot more frequently than I change out the phosphate media. For $32 bucks, it was worth having a second one. Mine is currently plumb in series.

Minh

 

[Ti]

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