phosban pump power

bustedbikes · 10/10/2008, 08:53 PM

I have a aqua 70 is that enough flow dont know if it can be to much or to little. thanks

Tswifty · 10/10/2008, 10:12 PM

That's too much flow for GFO media IMO.

Here's what your media in the reactor should look like:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVbw1yCGTbg

sps1-2-b · 10/10/2008, 10:45 PM

Very useful and informative video Tswifty. I was wondering the same thing. Thanks.

Toddrtrex · 10/10/2008, 11:05 PM

Don't know if the video showed a pump or not ( was loading slowly for me, and I am not Jobe

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I have 4 of them, and each are running on a MJ400, and even then it is dialed down a bit. (( 2 of them are daisy-chained together, phosban and carbon ))

bustedbikes · 10/10/2008, 11:42 PM

well that video looks like its moving a little faster i have white phos and 70per full is that to much

Michael · 10/11/2008, 12:40 AM

i use a maxi-jet 400, i dont slow it down at all, it works perfectly for me the media rolls over perfectly, a good sized pump for a reactor i think

billdogg · 10/11/2008, 06:19 AM

i use a mj400 as well - with ball valve to slow it down a bit

AZDesertRat · 10/11/2008, 11:00 AM

You do not want to use Phosguard. It is an aluminum based media not a ferric oxide, iron based media. The difference is aluminum based medias release the trapped phosphates when they have reached their limit and iron based media like Phosban and others cling to it so it can be removed. I would get rid of the Phosguard ASAP.
With GFO or GFH, iron based medias the maximum fill recommended is 150 grams and thats only after running about half that for the first fill or two to acclimate the tank to the media.
I also use the MJ400s for my reactors.

10/10/2008, 08:53 PM	#1
bustedbikes Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Glendale,Ca Posts: 231	phosban pump power I have a aqua 70 is that enough flow dont know if it can be to much or to little. thanks __________________ mike Current Tank Info: 60 acrylic,Mh 400watts20k,220watt vho actinics,sump,skimmer,flow,live rock ,acro's

10/10/2008, 10:12 PM	#2
Tswifty Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PA Posts: 14,022	That's too much flow for GFO media IMO. Here's what your media in the reactor should look like: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVbw1yCGTbg __________________ "Enough light? Heck I could go barebottom and grow SPS in the stand!" - DiscoReefRover

10/10/2008, 11:05 PM	#4
Toddrtrex Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Carol Stream, IL Posts: 23,162	Don't know if the video showed a pump or not ( was loading slowly for me, and I am not Jobe ) I have 4 of them, and each are running on a MJ400, and even then it is dialed down a bit. (( 2 of them are daisy-chained together, phosban and carbon )) __________________ Click my name and then "visit toddrtrex's homepage" for tank pictures Current Tank Info: 210g reef and 65g reef

10/10/2008, 11:42 PM	#5
bustedbikes Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Glendale,Ca Posts: 231	well that video looks like its moving a little faster i have white phos and 70per full is that to much __________________ mike Current Tank Info: 60 acrylic,Mh 400watts20k,220watt vho actinics,sump,skimmer,flow,live rock ,acro's

10/11/2008, 12:40 AM	#6
Michael NTTH Rookie Help Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gloucester, England,UK Posts: 7,808 Blog Entries: 6	i use a maxi-jet 400, i dont slow it down at all, it works perfectly for me the media rolls over perfectly, a good sized pump for a reactor i think __________________ Don't be afraid to ask questions, we in the new to the hobby are here to help you [For My Tank Spec,Photo Album,Articles and website, click on my name] MY Very Kindest and Warmest Regards , MIKE Current Tank Info: I have a 92 gal Corner Tank, and way too many pieces of equipment to list really, (proud member of the reef central corner club)

10/10/2008, 10:45 PM	#3
sps1-2-b Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 1,248	Very useful and informative video Tswifty. I was wondering the same thing. Thanks.

10/11/2008, 06:19 AM	#7
billdogg Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Grove City, Ohio Posts: 10,806	i use a mj400 as well - with ball valve to slow it down a bit __________________ I'll try to be nice if you try to be smarter! I can't help that I grow older, but you can't make me grow up! Current Tank Info: 120 mixed reef with 40b sump, RO 150 skimmer, AI Sol Blue x 2, and a 60g Frag Tank with 100g rubbermaid sump. 2 x Kessil A360w lights, BM curve 5 skimmer

10/11/2008, 11:00 AM	#8
AZDesertRat Moved On Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: NW Phoenix Posts: 16,621	You do not want to use Phosguard. It is an aluminum based media not a ferric oxide, iron based media. The difference is aluminum based medias release the trapped phosphates when they have reached their limit and iron based media like Phosban and others cling to it so it can be removed. I would get rid of the Phosguard ASAP. With GFO or GFH, iron based medias the maximum fill recommended is 150 grams and thats only after running about half that for the first fill or two to acclimate the tank to the media. I also use the MJ400s for my reactors.