Phosban, Rowa, Purigen, Phosar?

fishnugget · 03/23/2008, 08:36 AM

I need a reasonably priced product to keep my phosphates down. I already have 2 Phosban reactors. which media is most effective and lasts the longest?

Always have run carbon. Now I hear Purigen might be better. Can it be run in reactor?

What is t6he best carbon that wont leach phosphates back?

What a confusing hobby.

Currently running a 90 gallon tank.

Patrick12 · 03/23/2008, 08:47 AM

ROWAphos gets my vote. The purigen product had gotten good reviews, but the ROWAphos is by far the best. I have not heard of anyone iwht bad results using that product and I have used the Phosban, Phosguard and ROWAphos myself. It seems really expensive, but I found it cost me less, as it required less frequent replacement. I only replace my PO4 media when I can detect it only test kit. HTH.

03/23/2008, 08:36 AM	#1
fishnugget Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Parkland, Florida Posts: 1,164	Phosban, Rowa, Purigen, Phosar? I need a reasonably priced product to keep my phosphates down. I already have 2 Phosban reactors. which media is most effective and lasts the longest? Always have run carbon. Now I hear Purigen might be better. Can it be run in reactor? What is t6he best carbon that wont leach phosphates back? What a confusing hobby. Currently running a 90 gallon tank.

03/23/2008, 08:47 AM	#2
Patrick12 Crypt Assassin Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 761	ROWAphos gets my vote. The purigen product had gotten good reviews, but the ROWAphos is by far the best. I have not heard of anyone iwht bad results using that product and I have used the Phosban, Phosguard and ROWAphos myself. It seems really expensive, but I found it cost me less, as it required less frequent replacement. I only replace my PO4 media when I can detect it only test kit. HTH. __________________ The enemy of good enough is BETTER!! Current Tank Info: 60 gallon reef and 150 reef