Phosban reactor

treecowboy42 · 10/25/2008, 06:59 PM

I was looking to get rid of my bio balls, I seen on Dr F&S a Phosban reactor, I was looking to use some type of carbon filter to help keep nitrates under control, can I use carbon in this or is it just for Phosban?

CarlosS · 10/25/2008, 07:49 PM

You can of course.

I have two, one for rowaphos and other for activated carbon.

treecowboy42 · 10/25/2008, 08:00 PM

Thanks for the info, I will get it and just add some carbon or other media. What is rowaphos?

CarlosS · 10/25/2008, 08:03 PM

No problem...

Rowaphos is one of the bests media to remove phosphates

treecowboy42 · 10/25/2008, 08:13 PM

Thanks CarlosS, is it like carbon or what would I look for it under on web sites?

CarlosS · 10/25/2008, 08:31 PM

treecowboy42.

Is granulated but is like sand or mud. The flow throught the reactor must be slowly. You could find it at any aquarium web stores, (with good reputation)

Jay180reef · 10/25/2008, 08:43 PM

Rowaphos is a brand name GFO, granulated ferric oxide. You'll see the name GFO used as well throughout the forums.

Jay180reef · 10/25/2008, 08:44 PM

GFO is also great for treating hair algae outbreaks (excess nutrients)

treecowboy42 · 10/25/2008, 09:27 PM

Thanks to you both, I just want to make things right for my tank. I will look to get some GFO.

10/25/2008, 06:59 PM	#1
treecowboy42 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Motor Posts: 164	Phosban reactor I was looking to get rid of my bio balls, I seen on Dr F&S a Phosban reactor, I was looking to use some type of carbon filter to help keep nitrates under control, can I use carbon in this or is it just for Phosban?

10/25/2008, 07:49 PM	#2
CarlosS Fighting in Venezuela Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Caracas, Venezuela Posts: 247	You can of course. I have two, one for rowaphos and other for activated carbon. __________________ Regards, Carlos Salas Current Tank Info: Reef, 287g total system, Bare Bottom, Hammerhead w/Oceansmotions in CL, (2) MH 400W 12000K + 14 Leds RB cree 3w, Reeflo Orca 200 Pro. Reef Crystals, Geo 624 Calcium Reactor, Kent Marine RO/DI, Apex full, SPS dominated

10/25/2008, 08:03 PM	#4
CarlosS Fighting in Venezuela Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Caracas, Venezuela Posts: 247	No problem... Rowaphos is one of the bests media to remove phosphates __________________ Regards, Carlos Salas Current Tank Info: Reef, 287g total system, Bare Bottom, Hammerhead w/Oceansmotions in CL, (2) MH 400W 12000K + 14 Leds RB cree 3w, Reeflo Orca 200 Pro. Reef Crystals, Geo 624 Calcium Reactor, Kent Marine RO/DI, Apex full, SPS dominated

10/25/2008, 08:31 PM	#6
CarlosS Fighting in Venezuela Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Caracas, Venezuela Posts: 247	treecowboy42. Is granulated but is like sand or mud. The flow throught the reactor must be slowly. You could find it at any aquarium web stores, (with good reputation) __________________ Regards, Carlos Salas Current Tank Info: Reef, 287g total system, Bare Bottom, Hammerhead w/Oceansmotions in CL, (2) MH 400W 12000K + 14 Leds RB cree 3w, Reeflo Orca 200 Pro. Reef Crystals, Geo 624 Calcium Reactor, Kent Marine RO/DI, Apex full, SPS dominated

10/25/2008, 08:43 PM	#7
Jay180reef Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Calgary Posts: 431	Rowaphos is a brand name GFO, granulated ferric oxide. You'll see the name GFO used as well throughout the forums. __________________ Jay Current Tank Info: 180G reef, 2x45G sumps, 45G fuge, MH lights w/T5s, ReefOcto skmr, Barracuda pump, Magnum powerheads

10/25/2008, 08:00 PM	#3
treecowboy42 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Motor Posts: 164	Thanks for the info, I will get it and just add some carbon or other media. What is rowaphos?

10/25/2008, 08:13 PM	#5
treecowboy42 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Motor Posts: 164	Thanks CarlosS, is it like carbon or what would I look for it under on web sites?

10/25/2008, 08:44 PM	#8
Jay180reef Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Calgary Posts: 431	GFO is also great for treating hair algae outbreaks (excess nutrients) __________________ Jay Current Tank Info: 180G reef, 2x45G sumps, 45G fuge, MH lights w/T5s, ReefOcto skmr, Barracuda pump, Magnum powerheads

10/25/2008, 09:27 PM	#9
treecowboy42 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Motor Posts: 164	Thanks to you both, I just want to make things right for my tank. I will look to get some GFO.