Question about Phosban Reactor?

[Clownfish2181]

This might sound silly, but what is the use of a Phosban reactor? I hear much about them but aren't really sure what there role is in a reef system? Maybe someone could explain could explain there use to me....

Thanks

 

[egdevilboy]

they are used to remove phosphates from your aquarium.

Basically fill them with Phosban, hook up a pump, and return back to sump.

I personally just got a Sulfate denitrator but im thinking of putting a phosphate reactor on there too.

 

[Mr. Brooks]

They offer a more efficient method of using filter media like carbon and GFO. A media reactor helps polish the water so to speak. They can reduce phospates and other toxins in the water.

 

[Aquarist007]

Here is a blog on phosban reactors:

http://www.reefcentral.com/wp/?p=268

 

[tmz]

They are very simple devices. A tube about 3 inches in diameter and 12 inches long in which you place media(gfo,carbon etc.). Water is pumped in with a small pump or powerehead(contollable flow via a ball valve on the input pine) and taken to the bottom by a smaller rigid tube. The water then passes through the media and exits from a port at the top.