phosban reactor - progess pics?

robzilla · #1 11-14-2006, 03:27 AM

would anybody be interested in watching the results of a phosban reactor and hair algae. ive read lots of how it helps control/eliminate hair algae, and i'm thinking of taking photos - before and weekly updates
any interest??

saltynuts · #2 11-14-2006, 03:41 AM

i think it would be a goood idea! giver!

niloc16 · #3 11-14-2006, 03:54 AM

i would love it. i've been really debating whether to purchase a reactor for the benefits but would love to see in action first. awesome idea

Snappy · #4 11-14-2006, 06:39 AM

I would like that.

Osiris · #5 11-14-2006, 07:40 AM

Good idea. Also maybe the type of reactor and the media used.

robzilla · #6 08-16-2007, 11:58 PM

well i didnt keep up with the weekly updates but i think i finally got the hair algae beat !!
i setup the reactor with phosban media at first, then in June i switched to rowaphos.

here's a shot of some of the algae i was dealing with, i really need to clean the glass before pics

as a fish only setup, i couldnt get any snails or crabs to help eat it up.
i'll post a picture today, once the wife brings the camera back from the beach.
i think i prefer the rowaphos, as the algae seems to be in check now that its gone

michika · #7 08-17-2007, 01:03 AM

I'm so glad a phosphate sponge worked for you. I've been running Phos-Loc, Rowaphos, and phosban for the last while, all with no effect on my GHA.

What did it look like before?

robzilla · #8 08-17-2007, 01:14 AM

that pic was before, i'll post a pic from today later,
one thing i think that helped was changing of the lights. i think the old bulbs helped its grow.
i also removed the sandbed.
i manually removed (scrubbed with a toothbrush the rocks in a pale of sw) a lot of the algae. the tangs seems to be picking at the leftovers and keeping it in check.
have you scrubbed your rocks? that seemed to be the key once i got the phosphate in check. hopefully it stays away!!

michika · #9 08-17-2007, 02:48 AM

I've done all the things you have done, except remove my sand bed as it is new. I've even done a bunch you haven't, all with no luck.

I'm interested to watch how things progress for you.

Bryan · #10 08-17-2007, 07:02 AM

Interesting read on phosphate and GFO
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...readid=1182318