Kent vs. Seachem

Keith A · 08/15/2008, 06:52 AM

I just got a phosban reactor earlier this week and was looking at the different types of phosphate control media. Does anyone have any preference between Kent Phosphate Sponge vs. Seachem Phosguard and why? I looked at the labels on both and the Kent said to leave in for 8 days then take out where as the Seachem sounded like I can leave it in longer. Either one work better than the other? Any feedback would be great.

Thanks,
Keith

abulgin · 08/15/2008, 07:10 AM

As a general matter, Seachem makes great products; Kent does not. I don't know how expensive the Seachem product is, but I think you'd do just as well, if not better, with Two Little Fishies Phosban or a generic GFO from Bulk Reef Supply.

Keith A · 08/15/2008, 07:20 AM

The Seachem was a little more expensive (about $5 more) than the Kent. I tried to find the phosban in the stores around here and couldn't find any. Is there a big difference between the Seachem and the Phosban on how well they work?

abulgin · 08/15/2008, 07:29 AM

I've never tried the Seachem, only the Phosban. Phosban is ferric oxide; don't know what PhosGuard is made of. I think they all work about the same--the ferric oxide is a fine product, very efficient. I would go with whatever is cheaper here. You can order Phosban from an e-tailer.

crashrat · 08/15/2008, 08:41 AM

This might help
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issu...004/review.htm

Keith A · 08/15/2008, 09:14 AM

Crashrat,
WOW!! Intersting article. I had no idea that there was that much of a difference between the types of media used to remove phosphate. I'll probably start looking into the Phosban or the Rowaphos. Has anyone had any problems with using PhosGuard and the alluminum oxide??? If so how would you remove the alluminum??

Peter Eichler · 08/15/2008, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Keith A
Crashrat,
WOW!! Intersting article. I had no idea that there was that much of a difference between the types of media used to remove phosphate. I'll probably start looking into the Phosban or the Rowaphos. Has anyone had any problems with using PhosGuard and the alluminum oxide??? If so how would you remove the alluminum??

I haven't used it in years but would not use it again. Back when I did use it there were very visible and clear signs of stress from various corals and it seemed to hit leather and soft corals the hardest. My suggesation, just get one of the cheaper GFO phosphate removers, DFS has a generic one and bulk reef supply is another inexpensive source.

aquaman67 · 08/15/2008, 04:35 PM

Here's a good read.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...5&pagenumber=1

And if you have leather corals you'll want to read this too.

http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issu...y2003/chem.htm

aquaman67 · 08/15/2008, 04:36 PM

And one more.

http://archive.reefcentral.com/forum...hreadid=377786

Keith A · 08/16/2008, 08:03 AM

What's the website address to get a generic P04 remover?

Keith A · 08/16/2008, 08:13 AM

I read in one of the archived posts aquaman67 mentioned and someone used Phosguard for the initial treatment then switched. Would it hurt anything if I did the same? Would it release too much aluminum the first time or are the effects from the aluminum on corals over a longer period of time?

aquaman67 · 08/16/2008, 08:14 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Keith A
What's the website address to get a generic P04 remover?

http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/Carbon...phate-Remover-(GFO)/c109_8/index.html

Keith A · 08/16/2008, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Keith A
I read in one of the archived posts aquaman67 mentioned and someone used Phosguard for the initial treatment then switched. Would it hurt anything if I did the same? Would it release too much aluminum the first time or are the effects from the aluminum on corals over a longer period of time?

08/15/2008, 06:52 AM	#1
Keith A Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 253	Kent vs. Seachem I just got a phosban reactor earlier this week and was looking at the different types of phosphate control media. Does anyone have any preference between Kent Phosphate Sponge vs. Seachem Phosguard and why? I looked at the labels on both and the Kent said to leave in for 8 days then take out where as the Seachem sounded like I can leave it in longer. Either one work better than the other? Any feedback would be great. Thanks, Keith

08/15/2008, 08:41 AM	#5
crashrat Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Rochester, MN Posts: 551	This might help http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issu...004/review.htm __________________ Kevin Current Tank Info: 75 Gal Mixed LPS, SPS, Tek T5 6 bulb, 20 gal sump, MSX200

08/15/2008, 07:10 AM	#2
abulgin Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 2,664	As a general matter, Seachem makes great products; Kent does not. I don't know how expensive the Seachem product is, but I think you'd do just as well, if not better, with Two Little Fishies Phosban or a generic GFO from Bulk Reef Supply.

08/15/2008, 07:20 AM	#3
Keith A Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 253	The Seachem was a little more expensive (about $5 more) than the Kent. I tried to find the phosban in the stores around here and couldn't find any. Is there a big difference between the Seachem and the Phosban on how well they work?

08/15/2008, 07:29 AM	#4
abulgin Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 2,664	I've never tried the Seachem, only the Phosban. Phosban is ferric oxide; don't know what PhosGuard is made of. I think they all work about the same--the ferric oxide is a fine product, very efficient. I would go with whatever is cheaper here. You can order Phosban from an e-tailer.

08/15/2008, 09:14 AM	#6
Keith A Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 253	Crashrat, WOW!! Intersting article. I had no idea that there was that much of a difference between the types of media used to remove phosphate. I'll probably start looking into the Phosban or the Rowaphos. Has anyone had any problems with using PhosGuard and the alluminum oxide??? If so how would you remove the alluminum??

08/15/2008, 04:35 PM	#8
aquaman67 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tennessee Posts: 7,629	Here's a good read. http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...5&pagenumber=1 And if you have leather corals you'll want to read this too. http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issu...y2003/chem.htm

08/15/2008, 04:36 PM	#9
aquaman67 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tennessee Posts: 7,629	And one more. http://archive.reefcentral.com/forum...hreadid=377786

08/16/2008, 08:03 AM	#10
Keith A Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 253	What's the website address to get a generic P04 remover?

08/16/2008, 08:13 AM	#11
Keith A Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 253	I read in one of the archived posts aquaman67 mentioned and someone used Phosguard for the initial treatment then switched. Would it hurt anything if I did the same? Would it release too much aluminum the first time or are the effects from the aluminum on corals over a longer period of time?