phosphate reactor question :)

[suspectcobra]

i currently have a hair algae problem that i am starting to get under control but still dealing with phosphate problems, i do not have a sump so it will need to be HOB, and i know the Phosban reactor (cheap) but not sure if there is really anything better out there, and as well, how does it hang on the back, just like a protein skimmer? i just kind of want to know how the plumbing works, if anyone has any pictures of theirs that are HOB i would appreciate it.

thanks

 

[jdl]

Originally Posted by suspectcobra
http:///forum/post/3032388
i currently have a hair algae problem that i am starting to get under control but still dealing with phosphate problems, i do not have a sump so it will need to be HOB, and i know the Phosban reactor (cheap) but not sure if there is really anything better out there, and as well, how does it hang on the back, just like a protein skimmer? i just kind of want to know how the plumbing works, if anyone has any pictures of theirs that are HOB i would appreciate it.

thanks
i had a hair algae issue. I ordered 75 turbo snails (90g tank). A week later, my tank was spotless.
You may want to go the snail route as the phosphate removers can get expensive and need changed often.

 

[salt210]

the unit costs around 40 plus cost of a small PH. the one I have is able to hang on the back. as far as buying media, once the levels are brought into check you will only have to buy some maybe once a month