How little Phosban can you use in a reactor?

PaintGuru · 11/15/2006, 08:14 PM

I've heard I should start slow with a Phosban and reactor (1/4 recommended amount). Since I only have a 92 gal tank, that would be very little (don't know the exact quantities). However, the 150 reactor says you should use a minimum of 130g. Are there people out there that use less (a lot less)? I thought this would be good insurance for my tank, but I don't want to screw it up either. Thanks.

acliao · 11/15/2006, 10:46 PM

I use about 50g each time in my 90 gal and had no issue what-so-ever. Phosphate level in my tank has dropped to 0 within days after I use it. I just replace the media every 2~3 months.

Fishbulb2 · 11/15/2006, 10:50 PM

I also use only 50g at a time. But I also add purigen and carbon in with it. There should be nothing wrong with using very little as long as you keep the flow slow so that it doesn't all tumble.
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carlos_fb · 11/16/2006, 12:45 AM

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Originally posted by Fishbulb2
I also use only 50g at a time. But I also add purigen and carbon in with it. There should be nothing wrong with using very little as long as you keep the flow slow so that it doesn't all tumble.
FB

Do you put the carbon on top of the phosban?

Waxxiemann · 11/16/2006, 02:38 AM

the carbon will expire long before the phosban and carbon is better with more flow so it's better to have more than 1 reactor.

PaintGuru · 11/16/2006, 06:49 AM

Cool thanks. Did everyone start and less then the recommended dose? I take it that the rec dose will be on the container.

11/15/2006, 08:14 PM	#1
PaintGuru Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Livonia, MI Posts: 859	How little Phosban can you use in a reactor? I've heard I should start slow with a Phosban and reactor (1/4 recommended amount). Since I only have a 92 gal tank, that would be very little (don't know the exact quantities). However, the 150 reactor says you should use a minimum of 130g. Are there people out there that use less (a lot less)? I thought this would be good insurance for my tank, but I don't want to screw it up either. Thanks.

11/15/2006, 10:50 PM	#3
Fishbulb2 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bethesda, MD Posts: 1,807	I also use only 50g at a time. But I also add purigen and carbon in with it. There should be nothing wrong with using very little as long as you keep the flow slow so that it doesn't all tumble. FB __________________ Just getting back in, but trying to do it right! Current Tank Info: 40 gallon tank. SPS, LPS, few softies

11/16/2006, 02:38 AM	#5
Waxxiemann Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 2,364	the carbon will expire long before the phosban and carbon is better with more flow so it's better to have more than 1 reactor. __________________ "Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the the universe." Albert Einstein

11/15/2006, 10:46 PM	#2
acliao Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 107	I use about 50g each time in my 90 gal and had no issue what-so-ever. Phosphate level in my tank has dropped to 0 within days after I use it. I just replace the media every 2~3 months.

11/16/2006, 06:49 AM	#6
PaintGuru Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Livonia, MI Posts: 859	Cool thanks. Did everyone start and less then the recommended dose? I take it that the rec dose will be on the container.