Can you detail how you rinse your phosphate removing media?

10" Red Devil · 02/01/2007, 08:00 PM

Just want to know how others rinse their media. Be as detailed as you can! Would be very helpful!

Thanks.

dbrock12 · 02/01/2007, 08:45 PM

I use Phosban in a Phosban reactor. I do not rinse the media at all. I just run the initial amount that exits the reactor into a bucket until the water runs clear. Usually only about a half of a gallon or so.

Don

TCU Reefer · 02/01/2007, 09:08 PM

When I replace my reactor with new Rowaphos, I put the reactor in the sump as I do regularly but I put plastic tubing on the output and turn on the pump. The output is directed into a bucket and as soon as the water becomes clear, I remove the tubing. Very simple.

MSAreef · 02/01/2007, 09:42 PM

I also use Phosban in a Phosban reactor. I rinse it several times while it is still in the bottle, drain it, and put it in the reactor.

old salty · 02/01/2007, 11:44 PM

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Originally posted by dbrock12
I use Phosban in a Phosban reactor. I do not rinse the media at all. I just run the initial amount that exits the reactor into a bucket until the water runs clear. Usually only about a half of a gallon or so.

Don

This is my method as well. I do a generous 3 gallons as it gives me an excuse to add some freshly made salt water to the tank.

10" Red Devil · 02/02/2007, 12:35 AM

Okay thanks for the 411 guys!

02/01/2007, 08:00 PM	#1
10" Red Devil Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,611	Can you detail how you rinse your phosphate removing media? Just want to know how others rinse their media. Be as detailed as you can! Would be very helpful! Thanks.

02/01/2007, 09:08 PM	#3
TCU Reefer Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 1,044	When I replace my reactor with new Rowaphos, I put the reactor in the sump as I do regularly but I put plastic tubing on the output and turn on the pump. The output is directed into a bucket and as soon as the water becomes clear, I remove the tubing. Very simple. __________________ Steve - DFWMAS Member Click on the red house to view my build thread Current Tank Info: 215g starboard SPS in-wall, AC Jr, 3 x 250w MH's, 10k Reeflux, 320w VHO actinics, closed loop w/ Sequence Dart and OM 4-Way, Tunze wavebox, VorTech, 2x modded MJ 1200's, ASM G4 recirc/meshwheel, Geo 618 Ca reactor, custom Melev sump, Mag 9.5 return

02/01/2007, 09:42 PM	#4
MSAreef Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bay Area Posts: 176	I also use Phosban in a Phosban reactor. I rinse it several times while it is still in the bottle, drain it, and put it in the reactor. __________________ Marcie Current Tank Info: 90 SPS, Tunze 6100 X2 and multi-controller, Euroreef skimmer, 3/4" sea swirl, chiller, knop calcium reactor, Geo Kalkreactor, 2x400W MH Hamilton, autotopoff, 10W UV, TLF phosban reactor, 8 gal fuge, 29 gal sump

02/01/2007, 08:45 PM	#2
dbrock12 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 49	I use Phosban in a Phosban reactor. I do not rinse the media at all. I just run the initial amount that exits the reactor into a bucket until the water runs clear. Usually only about a half of a gallon or so. Don

02/02/2007, 12:35 AM	#6
10" Red Devil Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,611	Okay thanks for the 411 guys!