Phosban reactor
 

Hi all,

Quick question - Is it worth it to get a phosban reactor?

Thanks,
//Chris

IMO yes and even better to get 2 of them. 1 for phosban and 1 for carbon.

Agreed.

phosban reactor = :cool:

2 x phosban reactor = :cool: :cool:

you need 2 for a 55gal tank? I have 1 phosban but what does carbon do?

I think one is fine for that size tank. Activated carbon can remove organic compounds that make the water yellow, and also some soft coral toxins.

I mix my GFO and GAC in my reactor, works nice.. remember 1 gram of GFO/gallon, no more.. your firs time using GFO run less than 1/2

Cant you use a regular filter for that?

As long as the flow is slow enough and water gets forced through the media, any filter can be used.

Questions:

1. What is GFO and GFC?

2. Is there any downside to running carbon?

3. Is there a problem with phosban causing a decreased alkalinity? If so how do you prevent/correct this?

Thanks

This is the 2nd post advising running carbon. Is this a usual filter in tanks? I haven't ran carbon in my tank since set up, now wondering if I should.

As for question #3, there is a possibilty that alkalinity maybe decreased. Before running phosban test your Alk levels and just monitor it. I think if there is alot of Phos that has to be filtered out, that causes a drop in Alk.

1. GFO = a phosphate removing filter material, basically rust:

[url]http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-11/rhf/index.htm[/url]

GAC is granular activated carbon. Lots of people run GAC, and I think it's a good idea.

2. Not as far as I know.

3. GFOs can cause the precipitation of calcium carbonate, which would lead to increased calcium and alkalinity dosing.

Which brand of phosban reactor is best for a 75 gallon? I've read that TLF brand sucks and also that Kent brand sucks but then in the next thread I hear exactly the opposite.

Two little Fishies Stink? I dont think so, I think there one of the best.

I have two of the new TLF reactors with a screw-on top, and they seem fine to me.

So the ruling is "YES", get two!:D

+1 on the TLF reactor...i just ordered one for my 30g. ive heard only good things about them (except for one recent thread). im ruling in favor of the masses.


HTH

TLF makes a great reactor. Very affordable, does the job, durable (don't take a hammer to it though), super customer service, always available, what more are you looking for?

I agree......one for GFO and one for GAC. They really should be run with different degrees of flow. You'll be happy you made the move to increase your husbandry. They're easy to use and a snap to clean and maintain.

swimmer

i heard you could run both media in one reactor is this true?

:) I just got a couple of the TLF reactors a few weeks ago and I haven't had a bit of problem with them. I'm not sure exactly how something COULD go wrong with them, unless you got a leaky or broken one. Super simple to use and if you find you don't need to run GFO or GAC you can stick virtually anything in them! You could probably even stuff some rock rubble in them if you wanted for more biological filtering. For $30 + or - I don't really think there is a way you could go wrong with one IMO.

[QUOTE][i]<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11463248#post11463248 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ch0daboy [/i]
[B]i heard you could run both media in one reactor is this true? [/B][/QUOTE]

You can, but I wouldn't consider it the most optimal :). You'll probably want to get some extra sponges to separate the media, as the carbon and phosban will need to be changed at different times.

So yes, you can, but I think most end up finding its generally just easier to get a second one for another $30 and daisy chain them together for sheer convenience.

TLF phosban reactors are the way to go. If anyone has a problem with using these reactors I would hate to think of all the other problems that they have and are afraid to say so. These reactors are the easiest things to use.

I agree, im using the tlf reactor, and it is so simple, I have changed the media 3 times, it is super easy and good quality.

Carbon needs to be changed often, while GFO lasts a long time. I ditto TLF reactor sweet and simple. Check out [url]www.twopartsolution.com[/url] for GFO, carbon and other goodies. Speaking of which I need to order some.

I bought one of the TLF Reactors but don't have a pump for it yet. what is a good pump to use with it?

120 Gallon tank btw