which pump for 3 phosban 150 reactors ?

Krazy · 08/10/2007, 09:24 PM

I want to run 3 phosban 150 reactors on my new 175 bow tank that I am in the middle of working on...

I will be using a mag 12 for my return, which is already all plumbed in to dual returns...

Would a mag 5 be overkill for the 3 phosban reactors ?

I'd like to use 1 pump and tee off into the 3 reactors with ball valves to adjust for carbon,pura phoslock, and another media I havent decided on yet, probably nitrate removal media...

I am prone to mag drive pumps, I'm just unsure of which to use, mag 3, mag 5, mag 7 ??

Thanks in advance

JetCat USA · 08/10/2007, 09:26 PM

they need about 100gph each.

Krazy · 08/10/2007, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by JetCat USA
they need about 100gph each.

so on that note...

It sounds as if a mag 7 would be alright after the head loss for plumbing into 3 reactors ??

(I have a used mag 7 and a mag 3 laying around)

Krazy · 08/11/2007, 07:29 AM

bump

rsw686 · 08/11/2007, 08:03 AM

I would use the Mag 3. They need 80-90GPH according to the manual. How much head are you talking about? Aren't these going to be next to the stand so I can't see a head of more than a foot or two.

Couldn't you simplify things and just use a minijet 606 and run them in series instead of in parallel? Then you don't need all those ball valves and plumbing.

kodyboy · 08/11/2007, 08:07 AM

I would go with the minijets as well, those filters really are not designed for much flow, just a little to fluidize the media and thats it. Too much flow will turn many types of media to powder as it crashes into itself, especially phosban material. I use purigen in mine, and it takes barely any flow to fluidize it.

Jeff · 08/11/2007, 08:13 AM

I use a minijet 400. If you send too much flow thru the reactor the Phosban granuales will rub against each other and turn to dust. Follow the directions

Jeff

scaryperson27 · 08/11/2007, 08:25 AM

Maxijet 400 Maybe? Yeah those are a good choice especially for the hang on back junkies.

TheMorayMan · 08/11/2007, 10:52 AM

I Use a Maxijet 400 for mine, although i run 1 reactor, basically for it to work effectivly, The Media in the phosban (The Top Part) Must look like a pot with water begging to boil so to speak. Otherwise too much flow will turn it to dust creating A Water problem which leads too.......

Krazy · 08/11/2007, 09:43 PM

I figured it'd be easier for 1 pump then 3 pumps..

I have two on my 90 now and I hate the look of tubing all over and the extra pumps..

I figured it'd be more simple with one pump... no ?

so the mag 3 you guys say huh ?

Michael L. · 08/11/2007, 09:50 PM

I run two reactors off a single MJ400. I just have to be careful not to overfill one reactor with dense media like nitrate sponge, or else the flow slows down too much for the phophate media.

scaryperson27 · 08/11/2007, 11:20 PM

I would run a MJ through three to compensate for the restriction in flow. I've had a mj 900 on just a single with no dust forming at all. Mj 400 for one reactor would do just as good of a job imo and use less wattage.

08/10/2007, 09:24 PM	#1
Krazy Registered Member. Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 2,941	which pump for 3 phosban 150 reactors ? I want to run 3 phosban 150 reactors on my new 175 bow tank that I am in the middle of working on... I will be using a mag 12 for my return, which is already all plumbed in to dual returns... Would a mag 5 be overkill for the 3 phosban reactors ? I'd like to use 1 pump and tee off into the 3 reactors with ball valves to adjust for carbon,pura phoslock, and another media I havent decided on yet, probably nitrate removal media... I am prone to mag drive pumps, I'm just unsure of which to use, mag 3, mag 5, mag 7 ?? Thanks in advance

08/11/2007, 08:03 AM	#5
rsw686 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: VA Posts: 549	I would use the Mag 3. They need 80-90GPH according to the manual. How much head are you talking about? Aren't these going to be next to the stand so I can't see a head of more than a foot or two. Couldn't you simplify things and just use a minijet 606 and run them in series instead of in parallel? Then you don't need all those ball valves and plumbing. __________________ The Reptile File Forum (Google It) Discussion forum dedicated to geckos, lizards, snakes, turtles, amphibians, and other reptiles. Current Tank Info: 90gal reef w/ 20 gal sump, Aquactinics TX5, Octopus NW150, AquaController Jr.

08/11/2007, 08:13 AM	#7
Jeff Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 11,907	I use a minijet 400. If you send too much flow thru the reactor the Phosban granuales will rub against each other and turn to dust. Follow the directions Jeff __________________ Always remember.... any time you reef, you also reef with every reefer that reefer has reefed with. Mitch 2/18/10 IWNFT343F Current Tank Info: Innovative Marine 20

08/11/2007, 10:52 AM	#9
TheMorayMan Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach Posts: 144	I Use a Maxijet 400 for mine, although i run 1 reactor, basically for it to work effectivly, The Media in the phosban (The Top Part) Must look like a pot with water begging to boil so to speak. Otherwise too much flow will turn it to dust creating A Water problem which leads too....... __________________ Mike 70 Gallon Mixed Reef Current Tank Info: 70 Gallon Mixed Reef

08/10/2007, 09:26 PM	#2
JetCat USA Moved On Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 2,847	they need about 100gph each.

08/11/2007, 07:29 AM	#4
Krazy Registered Member. Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 2,941	bump

08/11/2007, 08:07 AM	#6
kodyboy Moved On Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 2,990	I would go with the minijets as well, those filters really are not designed for much flow, just a little to fluidize the media and thats it. Too much flow will turn many types of media to powder as it crashes into itself, especially phosban material. I use purigen in mine, and it takes barely any flow to fluidize it.

08/11/2007, 08:25 AM	#8
scaryperson27 Moved On Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cape Coral, F.L. Posts: 2,106	Maxijet 400 Maybe? Yeah those are a good choice especially for the hang on back junkies.

08/11/2007, 09:43 PM	#10
Krazy Registered Member. Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 2,941	I figured it'd be easier for 1 pump then 3 pumps.. I have two on my 90 now and I hate the look of tubing all over and the extra pumps.. I figured it'd be more simple with one pump... no ? so the mag 3 you guys say huh ?

08/11/2007, 09:50 PM	#11
Michael L. Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Nanaimo B.C. Canada Posts: 80	I run two reactors off a single MJ400. I just have to be careful not to overfill one reactor with dense media like nitrate sponge, or else the flow slows down too much for the phophate media.

08/11/2007, 11:20 PM	#12
scaryperson27 Moved On Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cape Coral, F.L. Posts: 2,106	I would run a MJ through three to compensate for the restriction in flow. I've had a mj 900 on just a single with no dust forming at all. Mj 400 for one reactor would do just as good of a job imo and use less wattage.