how to add phosphate remover with out buying a reactor

zaireguy · 08/05/2007, 03:18 PM

Hi All

I want to add some phosphate remover to my system with out buying a reactor.I have around 540 gallons with my 300(main tank) three 70 gallon sump/fudge and a 50 gallon sump that holds my skimmer and return pump

any ideas on how I can run some on this system with out spend $$$$ to do it?

schneijt · 08/05/2007, 03:27 PM

A reactor should only cost $30 or so, plus a small pump to feed it. However, if you can't get one, just use a really fine filter bag to hold the media and then place it somewhere where water will flow through the media. An upflow reactor will make everything much more efficient, but just tossing a bag of it in the sump will work.

-Joe

Sk8r · 08/05/2007, 03:28 PM

Several ladies kneehigh nylons partially filled with same and set in water stream. 50 cents a pair.

ServantSoldier · 08/05/2007, 04:01 PM

I have a 300micron bag filled with phosban in my particle filter.. no way to test if its expunged though.

08/05/2007, 03:18 PM	#1
zaireguy Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bucyrus,Ohio Posts: 2,311	how to add phosphate remover with out buying a reactor Hi All I want to add some phosphate remover to my system with out buying a reactor.I have around 540 gallons with my 300(main tank) three 70 gallon sump/fudge and a 50 gallon sump that holds my skimmer and return pump any ideas on how I can run some on this system with out spend $$$$ to do it? __________________ have you been touched by a angel? My life was for ever changed when my daughter was born my wife and I have come to a new understanding! I don`t ask and she doesn`t have to say no anymore Current Tank Info: 300 gallon main tank,70 Gallon sump,70 gallon remote sump, reef octopus 300- 12 inch skimmer, skimz Biopellet reactor

08/05/2007, 03:28 PM	#3
Sk8r RC Mod Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 34,628 Blog Entries: 55	Several ladies kneehigh nylons partially filled with same and set in water stream. 50 cents a pair. __________________ Sk8r Salinity 1.024-6; alkalinity 8.3-9.3 on KH scale; calcium 420; magnesium 1300, temp 78-80, nitrate .2. Ammonia 0. No filters: lps tank. Alk and cal won't rise if mg is low. Current Tank Info: 105g AquaVim wedge, yellow tang, sailfin blenny,royal gramma, ocellaris clown pair, yellow watchman, 100 microceriths, 25 tiny hermits, a 4" conch, 1" nassarius, recovering from 2 year hiatus with daily water change of 10%.

08/05/2007, 03:27 PM	#2
schneijt Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: West Des Moines, IA Posts: 497	A reactor should only cost $30 or so, plus a small pump to feed it. However, if you can't get one, just use a really fine filter bag to hold the media and then place it somewhere where water will flow through the media. An upflow reactor will make everything much more efficient, but just tossing a bag of it in the sump will work. -Joe

08/05/2007, 04:01 PM	#4
ServantSoldier Moved On Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Rocky Mount, Virginia Posts: 382	I have a 300micron bag filled with phosban in my particle filter.. no way to test if its expunged though.