Phosphate reactor?

BobCReef · 08/07/2008, 04:22 PM

Trying to see what reactors people are using. What you like or dislike ab out them. And size of system. I have 270 gallons total water volume and looking for best options at reasonable price

billdogg · 08/07/2008, 05:06 PM

i use the two little fishes reactors for both my gfo and carbon - mj400's with ball valves on them to control flow- very easy to set up, maintain - and a very good price

rockworm · 08/07/2008, 05:20 PM

I use the Precision Marine SR45 I use one for carbon and the other for phosphate media. I liked the extra capacity for both carbon and Rowaphos. I am using it on a 288g soon to be 508g system.

You will need to provide the water supply. I use a manifold off my return pump. A small MJ would work as well.

BobCReef · 08/07/2008, 06:31 PM

i don't see a tank size rating. Do you know what size tank its rated for?

OliverM3 · 08/07/2008, 06:36 PM

The two little fishies phosban 150 is rated for a 150g so you would just string two together.
Great product easy to setup, maintain and they're actually priced appropriately.

Nereaga · 08/07/2008, 07:15 PM

I use the Kent Nautilus reactor with no problems.

rockworm · 08/07/2008, 07:49 PM

There is no rating for the PM Reactors. I just compared the size of the Two Little Fishies with the SR45. The TLF is 17 x 4.5, rated for 150 and the PM is 26 x 5.75. I figured it was roughly double and should work on a 288. (Got them before I got the new 220) The basic function of each is the same so assumed size would matter. I would have needed 4 TLF, 2 for carbon, 2 for phosphate. The 4 would have cost me about the same as 2 PMs.

Hope this helps.

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Originally posted by BobCReef
i don't see a tank size rating. Do you know what size tank its rated for?

Amphiprion · 08/07/2008, 07:53 PM

All reactors work, though I prefer ones without the center downflow tube, like the PM one.

BobCReef · 08/08/2008, 03:23 PM

Thanks for your responses. I think i'll likely go with the SR45

stanlalee · 08/08/2008, 04:30 PM

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Originally posted by rockworm
There is no rating for the PM Reactors.

there is a capacity of how much media they will hold. the media instructions should indicate how much is needed.

pjf · 08/08/2008, 06:11 PM

I have the MRC FMC-415 (http://www.myreefcreations.com/produ...roducts_id=287). I prefer the horizontal and downward connectors of the MRC over the vertical and upward connectors of the PM.

08/07/2008, 04:22 PM	#1
BobCReef Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,272	Phosphate reactor? Trying to see what reactors people are using. What you like or dislike ab out them. And size of system. I have 270 gallons total water volume and looking for best options at reasonable price __________________ Bob C As a man thinks, so he is. Current Tank Info: 150 fowlr, 55reef,120reef

08/07/2008, 05:06 PM	#2
billdogg Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Grove City, Ohio Posts: 10,806	i use the two little fishes reactors for both my gfo and carbon - mj400's with ball valves on them to control flow- very easy to set up, maintain - and a very good price __________________ I'll try to be nice if you try to be smarter! I can't help that I grow older, but you can't make me grow up! Current Tank Info: 120 mixed reef with 40b sump, RO 150 skimmer, AI Sol Blue x 2, and a 60g Frag Tank with 100g rubbermaid sump. 2 x Kessil A360w lights, BM curve 5 skimmer

08/07/2008, 05:20 PM	#3
rockworm A-counting guy Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 673	I use the Precision Marine SR45 I use one for carbon and the other for phosphate media. I liked the extra capacity for both carbon and Rowaphos. I am using it on a 288g soon to be 508g system. You will need to provide the water supply. I use a manifold off my return pump. A small MJ would work as well. __________________ You can see my 400g build thread here: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2577596 Current Tank Info: 400g SPS and 75g non SPS

08/07/2008, 06:31 PM	#4
BobCReef Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,272	i don't see a tank size rating. Do you know what size tank its rated for? __________________ Bob C As a man thinks, so he is. Current Tank Info: 150 fowlr, 55reef,120reef

08/07/2008, 07:53 PM	#8
Amphiprion Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 6,611	All reactors work, though I prefer ones without the center downflow tube, like the PM one. __________________ You've done it now, haven't you? Current Tank Info: 40g breeder patch reef w/ seagrass; 2-250w XM 10K; Vortech MP40wES & MP10wES; BM Curve 7 skimmer; carbon & occasional GFO

08/07/2008, 06:36 PM	#5
OliverM3 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: PA Posts: 616	The two little fishies phosban 150 is rated for a 150g so you would just string two together. Great product easy to setup, maintain and they're actually priced appropriately.

08/07/2008, 07:15 PM	#6
Nereaga Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Oley, Pa 19547 Posts: 1,513	I use the Kent Nautilus reactor with no problems.

08/08/2008, 03:23 PM	#9
BobCReef Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,272	Thanks for your responses. I think i'll likely go with the SR45 __________________ Bob C As a man thinks, so he is. Current Tank Info: 150 fowlr, 55reef,120reef

08/08/2008, 06:11 PM	#11
pjf Premium Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,954	I have the MRC FMC-415 (http://www.myreefcreations.com/produ...roducts_id=287). I prefer the horizontal and downward connectors of the MRC over the vertical and upward connectors of the PM.