Best media to run in a Two Little Fishes Phosban Reactor

Mikro · 05/14/2008, 09:37 PM

What is the best media for this reactor to battle hair algae?

McCrary · 05/14/2008, 09:45 PM

I use Rowaphos, it keeps my phosphates low and the media seems to last for a while, but at around $75 a liter it is expensive. There is a generic phosphate media from twopartsolution.com that is available in bulk and is inexpensive, I've heard from people who use it that its good.

filippo · 05/14/2008, 09:56 PM

I run 2 in my 90 gallon.

1) Kent Marine Phosphate Sponge
2) Kent Marine Reef Carbon

In less than TWO WEEKS my algae has COMPLETELY disappeared! LOVE IT!

Two thumbs up to both Phosban reactors and these media.

apbt217 · 05/15/2008, 02:21 AM

would you reccomend running the carbon in one of the reactors instead of the chemi pure bags i lay in my sump....after running the two do you notice your water quality goin way up......did you run them in sump or hang on...and one more thing do you think i woulod be able to run them in line from my pump that runs through my chiller to also go through the phos reactors??????
thaNX

filippo · 05/15/2008, 02:59 AM

apbt217 -

* No bags. Put the carbon and the phosphate sponge straight into the chamber/reactor
* Both are running on separate pumps - Rio 90 - just perfect!
* Pumps are in sump, inside the chamber where the protein skimmer is. Then the water exits into the sump into the return chamber
* Always on, 24/7
* Not sure about the chiller. Remember that there's a restriction on flow - can't be higher than 70GPH, that is why those Rio 90 are just perfect and have low consumption. I believe chillers have higher flow rates, from 300GPH to 700GPH or more if I am not mistaken. Therefore I believe you'll outrun those reactors using them w/ a chiller and they will do no good.

Do I notice a difference? ABSOLUTELY! My glass was turning green, along w/ my background. In less than TWO WEEKS all algae COMPLETELY disappeared! The more I look at my tank the more I am impressed! Water has improved and is very clear!

Mind you, I also have filter socks filtering down my overflow water from my display to my sump, which collects LOTS of detritus (Have to change it every couple of days). So I am sure this helps keeping the water clearer.

And I also have about 15 snails in my 90 gallon tank going around eating algae. However, I worried about them since there isn't any algae left - what are they gonna eat?

onano · 05/15/2008, 04:35 AM

I use PURA complete in my reactor. I media does it all. I change it every 30 days but my tank is crystal clear. Not a spec of algae and Ionly have to wipe the glass 1x per week.

slimpickins · 05/15/2008, 04:53 PM

Are the carbon and phosphate sponge in the same reactor or two seperate reactors???

filippo · 05/15/2008, 04:54 PM

two separate rectors.

05/14/2008, 09:37 PM	#1
Mikro Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Omaha,NE U.S.A. Posts: 1,093	Best media to run in a Two Little Fishes Phosban Reactor What is the best media for this reactor to battle hair algae? __________________ Mikro Current Tank Info: On 12/18/04 Started 75gal. reef tank

05/14/2008, 09:45 PM	#2
McCrary Can't Stop Time Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,079	I use Rowaphos, it keeps my phosphates low and the media seems to last for a while, but at around $75 a liter it is expensive. There is a generic phosphate media from twopartsolution.com that is available in bulk and is inexpensive, I've heard from people who use it that its good. __________________ Matt Patience is the best remedy for every trouble. Titus Maccius Plautus (254 BC - 184 BC), Rudens

05/14/2008, 09:56 PM	#3
filippo Moved On Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Milano, Italy (Tempe, AZ) Posts: 623	I run 2 in my 90 gallon. 1) Kent Marine Phosphate Sponge 2) Kent Marine Reef Carbon In less than TWO WEEKS my algae has COMPLETELY disappeared! LOVE IT! Two thumbs up to both Phosban reactors and these media.

05/15/2008, 02:21 AM	#4
apbt217 Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 46	would you reccomend running the carbon in one of the reactors instead of the chemi pure bags i lay in my sump....after running the two do you notice your water quality goin way up......did you run them in sump or hang on...and one more thing do you think i woulod be able to run them in line from my pump that runs through my chiller to also go through the phos reactors?????? thaNX

05/15/2008, 02:59 AM	#5
filippo Moved On Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Milano, Italy (Tempe, AZ) Posts: 623	apbt217 - * No bags. Put the carbon and the phosphate sponge straight into the chamber/reactor * Both are running on separate pumps - Rio 90 - just perfect! * Pumps are in sump, inside the chamber where the protein skimmer is. Then the water exits into the sump into the return chamber * Always on, 24/7 * Not sure about the chiller. Remember that there's a restriction on flow - can't be higher than 70GPH, that is why those Rio 90 are just perfect and have low consumption. I believe chillers have higher flow rates, from 300GPH to 700GPH or more if I am not mistaken. Therefore I believe you'll outrun those reactors using them w/ a chiller and they will do no good. Do I notice a difference? ABSOLUTELY! My glass was turning green, along w/ my background. In less than TWO WEEKS all algae COMPLETELY disappeared! The more I look at my tank the more I am impressed! Water has improved and is very clear! Mind you, I also have filter socks filtering down my overflow water from my display to my sump, which collects LOTS of detritus (Have to change it every couple of days). So I am sure this helps keeping the water clearer. And I also have about 15 snails in my 90 gallon tank going around eating algae. However, I worried about them since there isn't any algae left - what are they gonna eat?

05/15/2008, 04:35 AM	#6
onano Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 425	I use PURA complete in my reactor. I media does it all. I change it every 30 days but my tank is crystal clear. Not a spec of algae and Ionly have to wipe the glass 1x per week.

05/15/2008, 04:53 PM	#7
slimpickins Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Gilbert, Arizona Posts: 63	Are the carbon and phosphate sponge in the same reactor or two seperate reactors???

05/15/2008, 04:54 PM	#8
filippo Moved On Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Milano, Italy (Tempe, AZ) Posts: 623	two separate rectors.