Phosban Reactor Media.

OCDP · #1 12-18-2006, 05:01 PM

What is everyone using for Phosban media? I think I can find some Phosguard (Seachem) at a fish store close by work, otherwise Rowaphos isn't available to me yet, nor is Phosban. So, my main question would be, is Phosguard a good media to run until I can find some of the better stuff, or should I just wait 'til I can find some other media ?

Thanks.

Pescador · #2 12-18-2006, 06:20 PM

Scott, I think Rowaphos is supposed to be one of the best and I know Elite had some, also PHOSar by Warner is supposed to be as good or better and has larger particles. Wais is supposed to carry it.

Phosguard is an aluminum oxide binder that can possibly release aluminum and irritate corals. See link

Rowa, Phosar, and Phosban are iron oxides that can possibly help with macroalgae growth but usually the phosphate reduction limits it.

Link to phosphate article.
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2006-09/rhf/index.php#15

OCDP · #3 12-18-2006, 09:56 PM

Thanks, Brian.

I will stay away from Phosguard. I'll wait 'til I can find some Phosban or Rowaphos.

I recieved an MJ900 with this unit.. is this too much for a Phosban Reactor? Everyone and everything I've read on what pump to use seems like they use an MJ400 max. So, I'm a bit worried I've got too much flow for this thing now.. ?

christyf5 · #4 12-18-2006, 10:08 PM

I have a MJ600 on mine, throttled waaay back. In hindsight I probably should have gotten a 400. The flow through these things when using phosban is pretty minimal. They suggest not to have it rolling around to break down.

OCDP · #5 12-18-2006, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by christyf5

I have a MJ600 on mine, throttled waaay back. In hindsight I probably should have gotten a 400. The flow through these things when using phosban is pretty minimal. They suggest not to have it rolling around to break down.

Thanks Christy. I'll just throttle mine waaay back as well. Will let you all know how things turn out.. I am just going to run some carbon in it for now, until I can find some Phosban.

Thanks again.

OCDP · #6 12-19-2006, 05:02 PM

I got the reactor up and running. Neat piece of equipment.. I don't know why, but I could watch the carbon tumble around for hours... haha.

On a side note, I am going to grab some Phosar today, and was wondering if I can mix the Phosar in with the carbon that's already placed in the reactor. Would this have any negative effects?

Lastly, the reactor is not as quiet as I imagined it would be. I have my tank in the bedroom and the sound will keep me awake. Is it okay to turn the reactor off at night? Or will this not be good for the media?