Alkalinty problem after adding Phosban reactor

reefrf · 09/05/2008, 07:33 AM

Hello,

I recently noticed that my Alk has been dropping a little low since I added my Phosban reactor. Prior to adding the reactor I rarely had to add ALK buffer to my tank, now I am adding it approx. 2 times a week to keep it above an Alk of 8.0. I this normal?

I like to keep my Alk between 9-10 if possible. But, is their a better way I do this without adding the buffer. I am already dosing with Bionic everyday in addition.

My params are as follows:

Ammonia-0
Nitrites-0
NItrates-<5>
Phos-0
Alk-8
Calc-390-410
PH-8-8.3
Salinity-1.025

kolosy · 09/05/2008, 08:25 AM

the phosban media has a warning on it that says that using too much will drain alk. cut back on the amount of GFO you're running.

09/05/2008, 07:33 AM	#1
reefrf reefrf Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: San Diego CA. Posts: 1,026	Alkalinty problem after adding Phosban reactor Hello, I recently noticed that my Alk has been dropping a little low since I added my Phosban reactor. Prior to adding the reactor I rarely had to add ALK buffer to my tank, now I am adding it approx. 2 times a week to keep it above an Alk of 8.0. I this normal? I like to keep my Alk between 9-10 if possible. But, is their a better way I do this without adding the buffer. I am already dosing with Bionic everyday in addition. My params are as follows: Ammonia-0 Nitrites-0 NItrates-<5> Phos-0 Alk-8 Calc-390-410 PH-8-8.3 Salinity-1.025 __________________ RF RIP 150g.... http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1651699&perpage=25&pagenumber=1 Current Tank Info: 250g 72x30x27 (Starphire) Lighting-Giesemann Infiniti 3x250w HQI Phoenix 4T-5's. 75g sump/Reef Octopus SRO5000 Skimmer/ GEO 624 Calcium Reactor. Circulation 3 x MP40QD 1/4 hp Artica

09/05/2008, 08:25 AM	#2
kolosy Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: chicago Posts: 655	the phosban media has a warning on it that says that using too much will drain alk. cut back on the amount of GFO you're running. __________________ not yet. maybe someday. Current Tank Info: 90L RR mixed reef, panworld 150ps external pump, t5/mh/led, 20g under-tank sump, 27g above tank sump, 27g fuge with 4" dsb, macro and lr rubble.