Phosphate Chemical to bring PO4 to Zero

ceemonkey · 08/20/2009, 09:55 AM

I'm looking for the best product to bring down my phosphate to 0 overnight to supplement control of HA I'm battling. What product do you recommend and where is the best place to buy online?

JonnyD91 · 08/20/2009, 09:59 AM

Reactor
http://www.marinedepot.com/Two_Littl...FRISPR-vi.html

Media
http://www.marinedepot.com/D_D_ROWAp...FMCHPR-vi.html

Pump
http://www.marinedepot.com/Mini_Jet_...AS1153-vi.html

Done

it may not do it overnight but it will get the job done

billdogg · 08/20/2009, 10:49 AM

Bulk Reef Supply has a great reactor as well (get the dual - run carbon too) They also have the best prices around on GFO and carbon.

FWIW - i don't think there is a product to instantly remove phosphate - even if there was, the abrupt change in water chemistry would likey be bad for you tank.

Correct the source of the problem- often overfeeding, and run gfo in a reactor and it will go away

ecoreefer · 08/20/2009, 11:06 AM

x2 on the BRS dual reactor.

29reef · 08/20/2009, 11:21 AM

The use of a media reactor, carbon, and gfo will help you out. You can also raise your alkalinity (dkh). You might want to check your nitrate to see if that's out of normal levels.

kikireef · 08/20/2009, 11:21 AM

x3 on the BRS dual reactor and media

hlem · 08/20/2009, 11:41 AM

forget all those reactor, if you have a high flow area in your sump. get a micron bag, put in some Phosgaurd by Seachem, done.

I have a 265 gallon, did the mentioned above, and my Phosphate is 0 for the last 3 months. I dont even need to remove it even when the phos is at 0. just keep it there until you see some phos rising, this indicates that the media is being used up, and then replace then.

Snakebyt · 08/20/2009, 12:06 PM

i like that setup from BRS

JonnyD91 · 08/20/2009, 12:25 PM

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Originally posted by Snakebyt
i like that setup from BRS

grrrrrrrrrr me too I was going to get another phos reactor. Ill have to add that to the list instead.

stanlalee · 08/20/2009, 12:44 PM

ANY reactor that meets your needs + BRS or Warner Marine high capacity (HC) GFO. BRS is considerably cheaper but I'm convinced they are sourced from the same supplier (pelletized and HC).

I dont need a bulky BRS reactor, I have a 30g and 14g biocube both with limited space.. small $35 sapphire nano for the biocube and small $35 viaAqua for the 30g are MORE than adequate and problem free for my needs.

Iammatt219 · 08/20/2009, 12:49 PM

LAnthium Chloride (sp) will bind your phosphates. If you use this you should use a some type of small micron filtration immediately afterwards.

I believe that melev talks about it on his site, and I think Gary Majchrzak has talked about its use

08/20/2009, 09:55 AM	#1
ceemonkey Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Camarillo, California Posts: 87	Phosphate Chemical to bring PO4 to Zero I'm looking for the best product to bring down my phosphate to 0 overnight to supplement control of HA I'm battling. What product do you recommend and where is the best place to buy online? __________________ I'm so addicted Current Tank Info: 150g Reef with 100g Sump. Vortech MP40w's and Dart return. 4 bulb T5 lighting

08/20/2009, 10:49 AM	#3
billdogg Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Grove City, Ohio Posts: 10,806	Bulk Reef Supply has a great reactor as well (get the dual - run carbon too) They also have the best prices around on GFO and carbon. FWIW - i don't think there is a product to instantly remove phosphate - even if there was, the abrupt change in water chemistry would likey be bad for you tank. Correct the source of the problem- often overfeeding, and run gfo in a reactor and it will go away __________________ 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

08/20/2009, 11:21 AM	#5
29reef It's all about the flow Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Huntington Beach OC Posts: 3,643	The use of a media reactor, carbon, and gfo will help you out. You can also raise your alkalinity (dkh). You might want to check your nitrate to see if that's out of normal levels. __________________ -Brian RIP-The Metal Halide- My SPS may never know such a great friend again. Current Tank Info: Currently Tankless

08/20/2009, 11:21 AM	#6
kikireef Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chino at The Preserve Posts: 1,107	x3 on the BRS dual reactor and media __________________ Keith SCMAS Member Tank Info: 120 gallon 48"x30"x20" Leemar Rimless. 2 MP40w, 1 MP10w, SROsss Skimmer, ATI Sunpower 8x54w, Neptune Apex Controller with WXM module. 2 BRS dosing pumps. Check my homepage for the build...

08/20/2009, 09:59 AM	#2
JonnyD91 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Manalapan NJ Posts: 1,444	Reactor http://www.marinedepot.com/Two_Littl...FRISPR-vi.html Media http://www.marinedepot.com/D_D_ROWAp...FMCHPR-vi.html Pump http://www.marinedepot.com/Mini_Jet_...AS1153-vi.html Done it may not do it overnight but it will get the job done

08/20/2009, 11:06 AM	#4
ecoreefer Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pottstown, PA Posts: 100	x2 on the BRS dual reactor.

08/20/2009, 11:41 AM	#7
hlem Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 91	forget all those reactor, if you have a high flow area in your sump. get a micron bag, put in some Phosgaurd by Seachem, done. I have a 265 gallon, did the mentioned above, and my Phosphate is 0 for the last 3 months. I dont even need to remove it even when the phos is at 0. just keep it there until you see some phos rising, this indicates that the media is being used up, and then replace then.

08/20/2009, 12:06 PM	#8
Snakebyt Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Lubbock Tx Posts: 2,141	i like that setup from BRS

08/20/2009, 12:44 PM	#10
stanlalee Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: hampton roads, va Posts: 1,799	ANY reactor that meets your needs + BRS or Warner Marine high capacity (HC) GFO. BRS is considerably cheaper but I'm convinced they are sourced from the same supplier (pelletized and HC). I dont need a bulky BRS reactor, I have a 30g and 14g biocube both with limited space.. small $35 sapphire nano for the biocube and small $35 viaAqua for the 30g are MORE than adequate and problem free for my needs.

08/20/2009, 12:49 PM	#11
Iammatt219 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: South Huntington NY Posts: 743	LAnthium Chloride (sp) will bind your phosphates. If you use this you should use a some type of small micron filtration immediately afterwards. I believe that melev talks about it on his site, and I think Gary Majchrzak has talked about its use