Phosban
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windlasher
Member
make sure its just barely moving. too high a flow and it will grind up.
number1gsxxr
Member
Yup, you just want it barely tumbling so it doesn't clump together. The slower the flow through the chamber the longer time the media has to pull phosphates out of the water. If it's churning all around then the media is going to get all ground up and turn into small fines.
sir mixxalot
Member
make it look like s soft boil... check it out every 3rd or 4th day to make sure the flow is still constant
taurus513
New Member
I have a 40gal tank with a 29gal sump/refugium and I use the whole 150g jar of phosban in the reactor. This lasts me months. Every couple days I open the valve and increase flow for a second to move the phosban around, otherwise I keep the flow only strong enough to lightly move the phosban around that is on the top in the reactor. I test for phosphates periodically, if I see any, I change out the media.
windlasher
Member
Originally Posted by taurus513
http:///forum/post/3066914
I have a 40gal tank with a 29gal sump/refugium and I use the whole 150g jar of phosban in the reactor. This lasts me months. Every couple days I open the valve and increase flow for a second to move the phosban around, otherwise I keep the flow only strong enough to lightly move the phosban around that is on the top in the reactor. I test for phosphates periodically, if I see any, I change out the media.
- I use about 1/2 pound in mine. Depending on your problem and size of tank, 3 tbs might not do much for you. Did you add it because you have a problem? A big problem?
You cant add a lot at once. Your tank has gotten use to what it has and suddenly removing it will kill your tank. Depending on tank size, I would start with some, then more over a few weeks.
WHay size is your tank and what are your readings?
Edit: Sorry just saw the size. OK, if your readings are high, I would start with about 1/4 cup, for a week or so, and test. If still high and has not dropped, go to 1/2 cup for a week or so, and test.... and so on. When you START to see it come down, you have reached the right amount.
Throw away the old and replace with the correct amount of the new. The new should last several months and all verified by testing.
http:///forum/post/3066914
I have a 40gal tank with a 29gal sump/refugium and I use the whole 150g jar of phosban in the reactor. This lasts me months. Every couple days I open the valve and increase flow for a second to move the phosban around, otherwise I keep the flow only strong enough to lightly move the phosban around that is on the top in the reactor. I test for phosphates periodically, if I see any, I change out the media.
You cant add a lot at once. Your tank has gotten use to what it has and suddenly removing it will kill your tank. Depending on tank size, I would start with some, then more over a few weeks.
WHay size is your tank and what are your readings?
Edit: Sorry just saw the size. OK, if your readings are high, I would start with about 1/4 cup, for a week or so, and test. If still high and has not dropped, go to 1/2 cup for a week or so, and test.... and so on. When you START to see it come down, you have reached the right amount.
Throw away the old and replace with the correct amount of the new. The new should last several months and all verified by testing.
andezzzy
Member
Originally Posted by windlasher
http:///forum/post/3066919
- I use about 1/2 pound in mine. Depending on your problem and size of tank, 3 tbs might not do much for you. Did you add it because you have a problem? A big problem?
You cant add a lot at once. Your tank has gotten use to what it has and suddenly removing it will kill your tank. Depending on tank size, I would start with some, then more over a few weeks.
WHay size is your tank and what are your readings?
Edit: Sorry just saw the size. OK, if your readings are high, I would start with about 1/4 cup, for a week or so, and test. If still high and has not dropped, go to 1/2 cup for a week or so, and test.... and so on. When you START to see it come down, you have reached the right amount.
Throw away the old and replace with the correct amount of the new. The new should last several months and all verified by testing.
I don't really have a problem I just want to keep the phosphates down cuz Im using tap. Waiting for cash for ro/di. I have a wetdry and I was using a pad, but I heard reactors were the best way to go. I only put 3 tbs in cuz the container said 50g per 100 gallons, so I didn't wanna overdose.
Temp 77.5- 80
Ca 450
Alk 9
Ammonia o
Ph 8.0
Spec 1.024
(2) 250w 15000k mh 2 t5 actinics (soon to be uvl super actinics)
2 korellia 3's, 1 korellia 2
http:///forum/post/3066919
You cant add a lot at once. Your tank has gotten use to what it has and suddenly removing it will kill your tank. Depending on tank size, I would start with some, then more over a few weeks.
WHay size is your tank and what are your readings?
Edit: Sorry just saw the size. OK, if your readings are high, I would start with about 1/4 cup, for a week or so, and test. If still high and has not dropped, go to 1/2 cup for a week or so, and test.... and so on. When you START to see it come down, you have reached the right amount.
Throw away the old and replace with the correct amount of the new. The new should last several months and all verified by testing.
I don't really have a problem I just want to keep the phosphates down cuz Im using tap. Waiting for cash for ro/di. I have a wetdry and I was using a pad, but I heard reactors were the best way to go. I only put 3 tbs in cuz the container said 50g per 100 gallons, so I didn't wanna overdose.
Temp 77.5- 80
Ca 450
Alk 9
Ammonia o
Ph 8.0
Spec 1.024
(2) 250w 15000k mh 2 t5 actinics (soon to be uvl super actinics)
2 korellia 3's, 1 korellia 2
windlasher
Member
Originally Posted by Andezzzy
http:///forum/post/3066935
I don't really have a problem I just want to keep the phosphates down cuz Im using tap. Waiting for cash for ro/di. I have a wetdry and I was using a pad, but I heard reactors were the best way to go. I only put 3 tbs in cuz the container said 50g per 100 gallons, so I didn't wanna overdose.
Temp 77.5- 80
Ca 450
Alk 9
Ammonia o
Ph 8.0
Spec 1.024
(2) 250w 15000k mh 2 t5 actinics (soon to be uvl super actinics)
2 korellia 3's, 1 korellia 2
That makes sense. like I said you don't want to drop them too fast. however depending on how bad your water is, the above still applies. 50g may work, or it may not and you might see a sharp rise in your phosphates every time you do a water change. you really don't want it going quickly up and down either.
Once you have reached zero, it doesn't really matter how much you use because you wont have any.
http:///forum/post/3066935
I don't really have a problem I just want to keep the phosphates down cuz Im using tap. Waiting for cash for ro/di. I have a wetdry and I was using a pad, but I heard reactors were the best way to go. I only put 3 tbs in cuz the container said 50g per 100 gallons, so I didn't wanna overdose.
Temp 77.5- 80
Ca 450
Alk 9
Ammonia o
Ph 8.0
Spec 1.024
(2) 250w 15000k mh 2 t5 actinics (soon to be uvl super actinics)
2 korellia 3's, 1 korellia 2
That makes sense. like I said you don't want to drop them too fast. however depending on how bad your water is, the above still applies. 50g may work, or it may not and you might see a sharp rise in your phosphates every time you do a water change. you really don't want it going quickly up and down either.
Once you have reached zero, it doesn't really matter how much you use because you wont have any.
stanlalee
Active Member
Originally Posted by Andezzzy
http:///forum/post/3066530
the media seems to be just moving around the bottom of the reactor.
should be just the opposite, a slight bubbling at the top with not much action going on underneath.
http:///forum/post/3066530
the media seems to be just moving around the bottom of the reactor.
should be just the opposite, a slight bubbling at the top with not much action going on underneath.
andezzzy
Member
Originally Posted by windlasher
http:///forum/post/3067003
That makes sense. like I said you don't want to drop them too fast. however depending on how bad your water is, the above still applies. 50g may work, or it may not and you might see a sharp rise in your phosphates every time you do a water change. you really don't want it going quickly up and down either.
Once you have reached zero, it doesn't really matter how much you use because you wont have any.
how will when I know to change the media out? When I start getting detectable readings I guess?
http:///forum/post/3067003
That makes sense. like I said you don't want to drop them too fast. however depending on how bad your water is, the above still applies. 50g may work, or it may not and you might see a sharp rise in your phosphates every time you do a water change. you really don't want it going quickly up and down either.
Once you have reached zero, it doesn't really matter how much you use because you wont have any.
how will when I know to change the media out? When I start getting detectable readings I guess?
windlasher
Member
Originally Posted by Andezzzy
http:///forum/post/3067013
how will when I know to change the media out? When I start getting detectable readings I guess?
correct-a-mundo.
http:///forum/post/3067013
how will when I know to change the media out? When I start getting detectable readings I guess?
correct-a-mundo.
andezzzy
Member
Originally Posted by windlasher
http:///forum/post/3067030
correct-a-mundo.
I just want to make sure it's set up right too. The first sponge and disk go at the bottom of the reactor, then the media and I put the top disc and sponge about 1in from the top is that right?
http:///forum/post/3067030
correct-a-mundo.
I just want to make sure it's set up right too. The first sponge and disk go at the bottom of the reactor, then the media and I put the top disc and sponge about 1in from the top is that right?
windlasher
Member
Originally Posted by Andezzzy
http:///forum/post/3067152
I just want to make sure it's set up right too. The first sponge and disk go at the bottom of the reactor, then the media and I put the top disc and sponge about 1in from the top is that right?
as long as the sponge is above the media it doesn't matter where. put the sponge under the top disk to keep it flat and keep media from slipping past.
http:///forum/post/3067152
I just want to make sure it's set up right too. The first sponge and disk go at the bottom of the reactor, then the media and I put the top disc and sponge about 1in from the top is that right?
as long as the sponge is above the media it doesn't matter where. put the sponge under the top disk to keep it flat and keep media from slipping past.