Using Phosband reactor to run carbon?

MJT82 · 07/21/2007, 03:19 PM

Can this be done? It seems like this may be a cheaper alternative to a cannister filter to run carbon if it can be... Thanks for the input!

carlos_fb · 07/21/2007, 03:23 PM

Yes it can be done. Go for it!

hawaiianwargod · 07/21/2007, 03:34 PM

Sure you can do it....I've done it for a year now and works great!

areze · 07/21/2007, 03:39 PM

I thought about running both at 1 time.

seems like it would work, but I think carbon needs to be swapped more frequently than phosban, so it wouldnt be very efficient.

any other thoughts on this?

Tennsquire · 07/21/2007, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by areze
I thought about running both at 1 time.

seems like it would work, but I think carbon needs to be swapped more frequently than phosban, so it wouldnt be very efficient.

any other thoughts on this?

I think you'd also want to run carbon and phosban at different flow rates, but some folks do run them together.

mr_o98 · 07/21/2007, 04:26 PM

I've ran them together, with no problems. I now use my Phosban reactor as a fluidized bed filter.

MJT82 · 07/22/2007, 04:01 PM

Awesome... Thanks for the replies guys...

Now for another question... What kind (brand?) of carbon would work best in this application? I know there are different types, and it seems like if you were to use carbon in the Phosban reactor you'd want to use some sort of filter floss to keep the media in or something? Suggestions?

Krazy · 07/22/2007, 06:31 PM

I use kent's reef carbon in mine. The TLF reactor comes with 2 sponges in it to keep the media from going all over.

They work awesome with a maxi jet 400 or 600

BigBadBlenny · 07/22/2007, 07:18 PM

i have 2 of the TLF, one running phos and the other carbon. i have the individually teed off my return. i can run them at different flow rates and i don't need any other pumps

07/21/2007, 03:19 PM	#1
MJT82 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Brandon, MS Posts: 410	Using Phosband reactor to run carbon? Can this be done? It seems like this may be a cheaper alternative to a cannister filter to run carbon if it can be... Thanks for the input!

07/21/2007, 03:34 PM	#3
hawaiianwargod Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: 11 54' N, 121 55' E Posts: 1,836	Sure you can do it....I've done it for a year now and works great! __________________ "To be a successful reefer, one must master the art of mimicry" ~Hawaiianwargod~ [E] levated [L] evel [O] f [S] weetness Current Tank Info: 210+ - "G" Elos 160XL [~]

07/21/2007, 03:39 PM	#4
areze Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 4,048	I thought about running both at 1 time. seems like it would work, but I think carbon needs to be swapped more frequently than phosban, so it wouldnt be very efficient. any other thoughts on this? __________________ current tanks:240g of wallet draining capacity.

07/21/2007, 04:26 PM	#6
mr_o98 Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Pen Argyl, PA Posts: 600	I've ran them together, with no problems. I now use my Phosban reactor as a fluidized bed filter. __________________ Sometimes I amaze even myself. I feel like I have TWO brilliant minds. Current Tank Info: 90g fish only tank, Green Chromis, Ocellaris clown, 6 line Wrasse, Convict Tang, Foxface Lo, Decorator Goby, Lemon Drop butterfly, Flameback Angel - 30g sump, Euro Reef skimmer, 2 250w MH

07/21/2007, 03:23 PM	#2
carlos_fb Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 879	Yes it can be done. Go for it!

07/22/2007, 04:01 PM	#7
MJT82 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Brandon, MS Posts: 410	Awesome... Thanks for the replies guys... Now for another question... What kind (brand?) of carbon would work best in this application? I know there are different types, and it seems like if you were to use carbon in the Phosban reactor you'd want to use some sort of filter floss to keep the media in or something? Suggestions?

07/22/2007, 06:31 PM	#8
Krazy Registered Member. Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 2,941	I use kent's reef carbon in mine. The TLF reactor comes with 2 sponges in it to keep the media from going all over. They work awesome with a maxi jet 400 or 600

07/22/2007, 07:18 PM	#9
BigBadBlenny Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Thunder Bay On Canada Posts: 598	i have 2 of the TLF, one running phos and the other carbon. i have the individually teed off my return. i can run them at different flow rates and i don't need any other pumps