So what is the best thing to use to reduce phosphates i am sure a reactor would be the best is there something easier or possibly cheaper? Possibly a deep sand bed?
Yes - a reactor running GFO would probably be best
I use the Two Little Fishies Reactors - one to run carbon , one to run GFO. But if I was buying new, I would get the reactor and bulk GFO from bulkreefsupply
It definately looks like you have a problem, how long has the tank been setup? I am not sure how much you feed, but I would cut it back and see what happens.
You could build a reactor using PVC too. There's really nothing terribly magical about reactors in general...just a place to store carbon, etc. I know the spinning little plates look fancy and all, but I think that passively run stuff will work just as well and won't cost you nearly as much.
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14180914#post14180914 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Starfiretank Thanks ray.
I will look in to it i have been feeding more. about two to three small meals a day. The tank is only about 5 mos. old.
Believe it or not i dont use a skimmer on this tank yet it is only a 34gal custom starfire tank, no sump. so I am looking for a good hang on skimmer. The only thing i do is a 15 gal. water change once a week.
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14180981#post14180981 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Starfiretank Believe it or not i dont use a skimmer on this tank yet it is only a 34gal custom starfire tank, no sump. so I am looking for a good hang on skimmer. The only thing i do is a 15 gal. water change once a week.
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