Those familar with a phos/carbon reactor, please answer.

[king_neptune]

I picked up a bulk reef supply dual chamber GFO/Carbon reactor,
with the high quality media they recommend on their site.
My question is how often do I change the media in the canister?
Is there a way to check?

 

[oceansidefish]

I change mine about once a month....

 

[king_neptune]

Originally Posted by Oceansidefish
http:///forum/post/3114201
I change mine about once a month....
ouch. i was hoping 3months or more out of these.

 

[lil.guppy]

You can test for phos and see where it is. Once you notice it going up you can change it out. I have heard that some can go up to 3 months depending on the brand of stuff you use and your tank

 

[bulldog123]

Originally Posted by lil.guppy
http:///forum/post/3114217
You can test for phos and see where it is. Once you notice it going up you can change it out. I have heard that some can go up to 3 months depending on the brand of stuff you use and your tank
+1 Did you watch their video?

 

[king_neptune]

ya. i didn't see anything letting me now when to change.

 

[fau8]

For the phospate, you will get any where from 2 weeks to a month depaending on your feeding schedule. As already stated get a test kit and moniter as needed. Charcol on the other hand sould last at least 6 weeks.

 

[king_neptune]

thx