Phosban reactor

liferuiner055 · 01/04/2009, 04:38 AM

I just purchased a phosban reactor this evening, and I was curious about how much Rowa phosphate media should I start out with in the reactor. My tank is a 65 gal reef, with a 35 gal sump. My phosphates are at about .5 ppm. I just want to be sure, because I have heard that removing phosphates too soon can kill coral, and using too much rowa can lower Ph quite a bit.

Thanks for any help,
Rachel

rolodex1 · 01/04/2009, 07:37 AM

I have a Phosban 150 and I fill it up about half way, maybe a little less than half; I have had no ill effects on the coral.

Shawn

Ncastro1981 · 01/04/2009, 07:53 AM

and you are happy with the results? can some one please give me more explanation on how this system works removing phosphate?

forddna · 01/14/2009, 10:27 AM

Rowaphos says 1ml per 1gallon saltwater. 150ml doesn't look like very much in the TLF Phosban Reactor, though. I'm not sure...

AZDesertRat · 01/14/2009, 11:58 AM

Phosban says 150 ml maximum. Start out with 1/2 the recommended dosage for your tank size though and work up over the next media change or two.

Toddrtrex · 01/14/2009, 12:08 PM

Start of slow. Better to use too little compared to too much for the first time ( or couple of times )

Keep an eye on your Alk.

01/04/2009, 04:38 AM	#1
liferuiner055 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: san francisco Posts: 106	Phosban reactor I just purchased a phosban reactor this evening, and I was curious about how much Rowa phosphate media should I start out with in the reactor. My tank is a 65 gal reef, with a 35 gal sump. My phosphates are at about .5 ppm. I just want to be sure, because I have heard that removing phosphates too soon can kill coral, and using too much rowa can lower Ph quite a bit. Thanks for any help, Rachel

01/04/2009, 07:37 AM	#2
rolodex1 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 1,297	I have a Phosban 150 and I fill it up about half way, maybe a little less than half; I have had no ill effects on the coral. Shawn __________________ Shawn M. Current Tank Info: 125G SPS, Aqualight Pro 3 X 250w MH 4 X 96w Actinic, 1/3HP, Blue Line 55 & Blue Line 20, Phosban 150, 18w Turbo Twist UV, RS 180, (1) Tunze 6045, MP40W

01/04/2009, 07:53 AM	#3
Ncastro1981 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Vermont- The Green Mountain State Posts: 363	and you are happy with the results? can some one please give me more explanation on how this system works removing phosphate? __________________ Float like a Cadillac Sting Like a Beemer (my 2.5 y/o son's favorite quote) Your the foam left on the beach after high tide Current Tank Info: 48 x 24 x24 Reef with a 24 x 12 Sump Attached to a 30 x 13.5 Refugium: 2 150 w mh 2/96 w PC Aqua c ev-120 skimmer with mag 7. CHAETO and 200 MICRON Bag, phosphate/carbon reactor,120w pc lighting over refug.

01/14/2009, 10:27 AM	#4
forddna Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Crossville, TN (Tampa native) Posts: 5,143	Rowaphos says 1ml per 1gallon saltwater. 150ml doesn't look like very much in the TLF Phosban Reactor, though. I'm not sure... __________________ ~Amanda~ Returning to the hobby after a 5+ year hiatus Current Tank Info: 93g Cube - Build in Progress

01/14/2009, 12:08 PM	#6
Toddrtrex Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Carol Stream, IL Posts: 23,162	Start of slow. Better to use too little compared to too much for the first time ( or couple of times ) Keep an eye on your Alk. __________________ Click my name and then "visit toddrtrex's homepage" for tank pictures Current Tank Info: 210g reef and 65g reef

01/14/2009, 11:58 AM	#5
AZDesertRat Moved On Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: NW Phoenix Posts: 16,621	Phosban says 150 ml maximum. Start out with 1/2 the recommended dosage for your tank size though and work up over the next media change or two.