Phosphate Removers

[frankandmaura]

Just wondering what you all use...I have used Phosban before...but never in a reactor. I actually ran it through a cannister filter before (but that thing is long gone - some of you know why )

Anyway...what do you use?

 

[nwrogers]

PHOSaR Phosphate Remover

 

[frankandmaura]

Thanks Nate...do you recommend this over the Phosban? Is it ok to just put this in a bag and let it sit in the sump with one of the baffles running over it?

edit: It looks like this is recommended to use if not using a reactor, so that is cool. I was looking to buy a good size (1000g)package (do you know if it breaks down or anything - should I not buy a large package)?. How long does this stuff last before you need to change it?

 

[Dave VG]

I use phosban from bulkreefsupply and a Two Little Fishies Phosban Reactor 150. I have two actually, one for phosban and one for carbon. Works great.

http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewI...ne__Specialty_Phosphate_Reactors~vendor~.html

 

[Dave VG]

Sorry can't get link to work.

 

[frankandmaura]

Thats ok...Thanks Dave. I have used the Phosban in the past, but it looks like (from what I can tell) the PHOSaR is recommended if you are not using a reactor...

 

[fatrip]

No Granular Ferric Oxide doesnt degrade, well wont degrade in your life time anyway...lol...i would say if you are going to buy that much i would do what dave said buy it from bulk reef supply and get the pelletized ones.

 

[Piazzon12]

I bought bulk GFO from what is now bulk reef supply. I use a 1/4 cup at a time and replace it regularly like carbon.

 

[frankandmaura]

Ok...well...If I went with the PHOSaR it is $50 for 1000g (.05/gram) from Marine Depot. If I buy the pellatized GFO from Bulf Reef Supply it is $40 for 900g (.044/gram). Seems like a wash for me and since I am already doing the Marine Depot order...I can save on the shipping. Only question is are they apples to apples as far as the product goes?

 

[nwrogers]

For me PHOSaR is the best. I have tried a few but PHOSaR really works great. I run it between my baffles in a media bag and change it whenever I think of it about every other month. I don't know if I need to do it that often but I have been. In my 65 my phosphate levels were out of control and the PHOSaR made them undetectable within a few weeks so I know this stuff works. I have not tried the bulk product the others are recommending. It may work just as good but I can't comment on that. PHOSaR is really popular on the SPS forum which is how I found out about it. If it is good enough for them it is good enough for me

 

[frankandmaura]

Excellent...Thanks Nate!

 

[Dave VG]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11854418#post11854418 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by nwrogers
For me PHOSaR is the best. I have tried a few but PHOSaR really works great. I run it between my baffles in a media bag and change it whenever I think of it about every other month. I don't know if I need to do it that often but I have been. In my 65 my phosphate levels were out of control and the PHOSaR made them undetectable within a few weeks so I know this stuff works. I have not tried the bulk product the others are recommending. It may work just as good but I can't comment on that. PHOSaR is really popular on the SPS forum which is how I found out about it. If it is good enough for them it is good enough for me

Thanks for the info nate. I guess i know which one i will buy when i need to restock. Wish i knew this sooner.