which phosphate reactor?

goby1kenobi · 08/30/2009, 09:48 PM

Our source water has a high phosphate level. I'm looking at a phosphate reactor as probably the best way to deal with it for our 55g brackish puffer tank.*

What's a good phosphate reactor for this size of tank?

I've learned to not pick the cheapest model available (since you typically end up replacing them sooner), but there's still a wider variety of options than I'd expected.

Any other suggestions for pumps & other needed equipment for said phosphate reactor would be welcome, as the online stores' web pages don't give a whole lot of info on that front.

Thanks in advance!

*(Freshwater, I'd use plants; saltwater, I'd do a chaeto 'fuge; neither will work for mid-range brackish w/ a puffer!)

Snakebyt · 08/30/2009, 10:43 PM

i think the 2 little fishies reactor seems to be a popular one, and is inexpensive as well.

d2mini · 08/31/2009, 10:49 AM

I was wondering if anyone tried the Simplicity reactor?
BRS seems to like it, they have a video.

billdogg · 08/31/2009, 11:09 AM

I have a TLF reactor on my 60g cube, and it is a great value, IMO. For my larger system (~350g total) I just ordered 2 of the single cahmber reactors from bulk reef supply. I like the abilty to adjust the flow of the carbon and phosphate reactors seperatly.

sbeason · 08/31/2009, 11:46 AM

If you are looking to kill two birds with one stone, then go with the dual reactor from BRS.

-Steve

08/30/2009, 09:48 PM	#1
goby1kenobi contemplating new tanks Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Aurora, IL Posts: 161	which phosphate reactor? Our source water has a high phosphate level. I'm looking at a phosphate reactor as probably the best way to deal with it for our 55g brackish puffer tank.* What's a good phosphate reactor for this size of tank? I've learned to not pick the cheapest model available (since you typically end up replacing them sooner), but there's still a wider variety of options than I'd expected. Any other suggestions for pumps & other needed equipment for said phosphate reactor would be welcome, as the online stores' web pages don't give a whole lot of info on that front. Thanks in advance! *(Freshwater, I'd use plants; saltwater, I'd do a chaeto 'fuge; neither will work for mid-range brackish w/ a puffer!)

08/31/2009, 10:49 AM	#3
d2mini Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 10,344	I was wondering if anyone tried the Simplicity reactor? BRS seems to like it, they have a video. __________________ -dennis Elos Diamond 120xl \| Elos Stand \| Radion G4 Pros \| GHL Profilux Controller \| LifeReef Skimmer \| LifeReef Sump Photos taken with a Nikon D750 or Leica M.

08/31/2009, 11:09 AM	#4
billdogg Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Grove City, Ohio Posts: 10,806	I have a TLF reactor on my 60g cube, and it is a great value, IMO. For my larger system (~350g total) I just ordered 2 of the single cahmber reactors from bulk reef supply. I like the abilty to adjust the flow of the carbon and phosphate reactors seperatly. __________________ 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

08/30/2009, 10:43 PM	#2
Snakebyt Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Lubbock Tx Posts: 2,141	i think the 2 little fishies reactor seems to be a popular one, and is inexpensive as well.

08/31/2009, 11:46 AM	#5
sbeason Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lake St Louis, MO Posts: 1,391	If you are looking to kill two birds with one stone, then go with the dual reactor from BRS. -Steve