Help with phosban reactor please

pRadaaaaa · 09/05/2008, 02:23 AM

Hi, my friend was kind enough to hook me up with a phosban reactor and about 1/2lb of pellets(unknown brand). Im not sure exactly how to install the phosban reactor. I have a maxi jet 900 pump I was going to use with it, the phosban reactor has a valve on it to adjust the speed. My questions are, do I use the mj to take water in from the overflow section in my sump to the phosban reactor and then install a hose to push out water into the return section? do I have to wash the pellets before use? How much do I use? How do I know what tumble looks like? Sorry if these questions are really noobie. thanks.

Michael · 09/05/2008, 04:32 AM

dont know if im right here as we all have our own ways, i just sit the reactor on the sump near the skimmer which is near the input from the tank and both pipes are almost together, as for washing the pellets, well i usually switch on the reactor and put a bucket by the side of the sump then allow a gallon or so to go through the reactor until the water is clear then stick the pipe back in the sump, this works for me

patsfan1130 · 09/05/2008, 06:22 AM

I believe TLF brand of GFO "Phosban" does not recommend rinsing the media prior to use. when I used it on my 90g, I would fill the reactor with about 3'' of media. connect the pump to the inlet and adjust to where the top 1/4'' or so of the media is gently rolling. you do not want vigorous movement as the media could break apart. change when phosphates begin to rise.

crvz · 09/05/2008, 06:46 AM

not sure about the media, you'd have to reference the manf info for that, but like Michael I just stick the whole reactor in the water. I split off from my calcium reactor to supply it, and then I just let it dump right back into the same section of the sump.

Tswifty · 09/05/2008, 06:56 AM

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Originally posted by pRadaaaaa
Hi, my friend was kind enough to hook me up with a phosban reactor and about 1/2lb of pellets(unknown brand). Im not sure exactly how to install the phosban reactor. I have a maxi jet 900 pump I was going to use with it, the phosban reactor has a valve on it to adjust the speed. My questions are, do I use the mj to take water in from the overflow section in my sump to the phosban reactor and then install a hose to push out water into the return section? do I have to wash the pellets before use? How much do I use? How do I know what tumble looks like? Sorry if these questions are really noobie. thanks.

My MJ pumps water into the reactors out of the skimmer section of my sump, and the output hose empties into my return section.

I don't wash the media. I just hook up the reactor in the sump, then run the output into a bucket for about the first 3 gallons, (until the water runs clear), before sticking the output hose back into the sump.

GFO Media "Tumbing"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVbw1yCGTbg

pRadaaaaa · 09/05/2008, 12:45 PM

Thank you very much guys.

09/05/2008, 02:23 AM	#1
pRadaaaaa Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Rainy City, Oregon Posts: 137	Help with phosban reactor please Hi, my friend was kind enough to hook me up with a phosban reactor and about 1/2lb of pellets(unknown brand). Im not sure exactly how to install the phosban reactor. I have a maxi jet 900 pump I was going to use with it, the phosban reactor has a valve on it to adjust the speed. My questions are, do I use the mj to take water in from the overflow section in my sump to the phosban reactor and then install a hose to push out water into the return section? do I have to wash the pellets before use? How much do I use? How do I know what tumble looks like? Sorry if these questions are really noobie. thanks.

09/05/2008, 04:32 AM	#2
Michael NTTH Rookie Help Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gloucester, England,UK Posts: 7,808 Blog Entries: 6	dont know if im right here as we all have our own ways, i just sit the reactor on the sump near the skimmer which is near the input from the tank and both pipes are almost together, as for washing the pellets, well i usually switch on the reactor and put a bucket by the side of the sump then allow a gallon or so to go through the reactor until the water is clear then stick the pipe back in the sump, this works for me __________________ Don't be afraid to ask questions, we in the new to the hobby are here to help you [For My Tank Spec,Photo Album,Articles and website, click on my name] MY Very Kindest and Warmest Regards , MIKE Current Tank Info: I have a 92 gal Corner Tank, and way too many pieces of equipment to list really, (proud member of the reef central corner club)

09/05/2008, 06:22 AM	#3
patsfan1130 Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Woburn, Ma Posts: 2,010	I believe TLF brand of GFO "Phosban" does not recommend rinsing the media prior to use. when I used it on my 90g, I would fill the reactor with about 3'' of media. connect the pump to the inlet and adjust to where the top 1/4'' or so of the media is gently rolling. you do not want vigorous movement as the media could break apart. change when phosphates begin to rise. __________________ My cat's breath smells like cat food Member of the Boston Reefers Society Current Tank Info: 75g lps, 90g sps, 120g mixed, 180 nem tank, 300g reef, 600g up & coming reef

09/05/2008, 06:46 AM	#4
crvz Team RC Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: houstonia Posts: 7,989	not sure about the media, you'd have to reference the manf info for that, but like Michael I just stick the whole reactor in the water. I split off from my calcium reactor to supply it, and then I just let it dump right back into the same section of the sump. __________________ -Chris- You don't win friends with salad. "Look! They're trying to learn for free!" ... "Use your phony guns as clubs!" Current Tank Info: rectangluar? wet?

09/05/2008, 12:45 PM	#6
pRadaaaaa Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Rainy City, Oregon Posts: 137	Thank you very much guys.