Phosphate Reactor Media...

Reefer2727 · 12/30/2009, 07:09 PM

I am going to get a Phosban 150 reactor by Two Little Fishies and would like some advice in regards to what media to use. I am getting a little algae currently as my phosphates are around 0.2. I am hoping that ruinning a phosphate reactor will help out.

I have heard good things about Phosguard. But ultimately, I am wondering if I should go with a product such as Seachems Sea Gel which has a combination of phosphate media and carbon in one. I want to know if running carbon along with it will be advantageous. Or am I better off just running a phosphate media by itself?

Perhaps down the road when my phosphate levels are down carbon may be a good idea?

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks.

Goby-Wan Kenobi · 12/30/2009, 08:09 PM

I like using Seagel. It is a phosphate and carbon combo. Works great for me.

Reefer2727 · 12/30/2009, 08:16 PM

Sea Gel seems like a good product. I think I will start with Phosban to initially take care of my phosphate issue and then try the Sea Gel down the road. Newby question but what benefits does running carbon have other than 'polishing' the water?

coastie81 · 12/30/2009, 08:32 PM

look into bulk reef supplies reactors. I run their dual reactor with GFO in one and carbon in the other. Just my .02

Mark 75g · 12/30/2009, 08:55 PM

Just got the bulk reef supply dual reactor. Works great. Run GFO and Carbon. Easy to change media. Comes with valve to adjust water flow. Great buy

Reefer2727 · 12/31/2009, 03:43 AM

I will check it out. Do you need to buy a pump for it?

Reefer2727 · 12/31/2009, 03:49 AM

Does it need to be mounted or can it stand on the ground?

terri_ann · 12/31/2009, 04:00 AM

yes, needs a pump and can stand on its own

billdogg · 12/31/2009, 07:09 AM

I have both the tlf and BRS reactors - I like them both - the tlf is great for smaller tanks (mines on a 60) the BRS (i got 2 singles so i can adjust flow better for each) is on my 150 w/120fuge and 50 sump. The tlf runs great on a minijet 400 - the brs either needs a pump (MJ 600?) or, as I have done, i just run it off my DIY manifold from my main return pump (dart)

Check out BRS for their GFO and carbon - best prices around IMO

12/30/2009, 07:09 PM	#1
Reefer2727 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 995	Phosphate Reactor Media... I am going to get a Phosban 150 reactor by Two Little Fishies and would like some advice in regards to what media to use. I am getting a little algae currently as my phosphates are around 0.2. I am hoping that ruinning a phosphate reactor will help out. I have heard good things about Phosguard. But ultimately, I am wondering if I should go with a product such as Seachems Sea Gel which has a combination of phosphate media and carbon in one. I want to know if running carbon along with it will be advantageous. Or am I better off just running a phosphate media by itself? Perhaps down the road when my phosphate levels are down carbon may be a good idea? Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.

12/31/2009, 04:00 AM	#8
terri_ann Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Marshalltown, IA Posts: 841	yes, needs a pump and can stand on its own __________________ Happy Reefing!! :) Current Tank Info: 180g mixed 40B Anemone 5' raceway frag tank

12/31/2009, 07:09 AM	#9
billdogg Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Grove City, Ohio Posts: 10,806	I have both the tlf and BRS reactors - I like them both - the tlf is great for smaller tanks (mines on a 60) the BRS (i got 2 singles so i can adjust flow better for each) is on my 150 w/120fuge and 50 sump. The tlf runs great on a minijet 400 - the brs either needs a pump (MJ 600?) or, as I have done, i just run it off my DIY manifold from my main return pump (dart) Check out BRS for their GFO and carbon - best prices around IMO __________________ 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

12/30/2009, 08:09 PM	#2
Goby-Wan Kenobi Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Winona, MN Posts: 74	I like using Seagel. It is a phosphate and carbon combo. Works great for me.

12/30/2009, 08:16 PM	#3
Reefer2727 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 995	Sea Gel seems like a good product. I think I will start with Phosban to initially take care of my phosphate issue and then try the Sea Gel down the road. Newby question but what benefits does running carbon have other than 'polishing' the water?

12/30/2009, 08:32 PM	#4
coastie81 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Mt. View, California Posts: 131	look into bulk reef supplies reactors. I run their dual reactor with GFO in one and carbon in the other. Just my .02

12/30/2009, 08:55 PM	#5
Mark 75g Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 510	Just got the bulk reef supply dual reactor. Works great. Run GFO and Carbon. Easy to change media. Comes with valve to adjust water flow. Great buy

12/31/2009, 03:43 AM	#6
Reefer2727 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 995	I will check it out. Do you need to buy a pump for it?

12/31/2009, 03:49 AM	#7
Reefer2727 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 995	Does it need to be mounted or can it stand on the ground?