phosban reactor

ducati1212 · 10/19/2009, 02:12 PM

looking for a super easy to use phosban reactor. I dont have a sump or allot of room. Its a 30 gal tank with HOB skimmer.

2 criteria
1) Simple
2) kinda works (ok works well would be best)

Something I need to do as little plumbing as possible. works out of the box would be great.

MrBunny · 10/19/2009, 02:48 PM

Two little fish works great just need get some tubing, pump, ball valve good to go. It can hang on the back so no need for a sump. Its a little plumbing but not really anything different then if it came as a kit just have to buy all the pieces. Which honestly is kind of nice considering you get to pick what pump you want to run on it.

http://www.marinedepot.com/filters_t...eactor-ap.html

dsn112 · 10/19/2009, 03:29 PM

What he said, id use a mini jet 404 for a pump

Smitty750 · 10/19/2009, 03:44 PM

check em out http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/Carbon..._85/index.html

MrBunny · 10/19/2009, 03:51 PM

ya sorry my link was just for reference not to show best price for it..

BigMc · 10/19/2009, 07:17 PM

I agree with smitthy750 - go with Bulk Reef Supply. You can get a heck of a deal on a dual reactor and then you can run carbon in the other canister. Great price and a more heavy duty unit.

scuba guy ron · 10/19/2009, 07:22 PM

+ 2 for the two little fishes reactor. been using it with a maxijet 400. you can buy extra spacers like i did and run 2 different media.

imcosmokramer · 10/19/2009, 08:00 PM

I've used both the TLF and the BRS reactors. They both do a great job. BRS has a nice dual reactor, but you can always just chain two TLF reactors.

ducati1212 · 10/20/2009, 11:34 AM

people seem to think the single is better than the double any thought son that. I might order the BRS one today I like the look of it and it seems cheap.

question is dbl or single.

Edit

I think I just decided to go with the single with both media types in it. any last minute thoughts on if this is a bad idea. ?

Blownsvt · 10/20/2009, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smitty750

check em out http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/Carbon..._85/index.html

i bought 2 of the phosban 150's last night.

Toddrtrex · 10/20/2009, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ducati1212

people seem to think the single is better than the double any thought son that. I might order the BRS one today I like the look of it and it seems cheap.

question is dbl or single.

Edit

I think I just decided to go with the single with both media types in it. any last minute thoughts on if this is a bad idea. ?

I personally don't like mixing media (( Carbon and Phosban )), for two reasons; the size difference in the the "grains" could very well break up the Phosban. Plus, for me at least, they are used up at different rates, so would make replacing just one pretty difficult if they were both in the same reactor.

Michael · 10/20/2009, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ducati1212

I think I just decided to go with the single with both media types in it. any last minute thoughts on if this is a bad idea. ?

you will get some applause for doing that from a few reefers, however i think its a bad idea, basically phosban and carbon can both be used in a reactor, however phosban definately lasts longer than carbon (only in a clean system) and so shutting down the reactor, every few days-2 weeks if you like, to replace the carbon just wastes the phos media, its best to use 2 reactors or just phos alone in a reactor and use carbon another way rather than combined, in my view

Michael · 10/20/2009, 12:06 PM

lol, todd beat me too it again.

ducati1212 · 10/20/2009, 01:20 PM

yeah I can def see that I would love to have 1 less pump in the tank though I have a 30 with no sump and already have a

seio 820
maxi jet 1200 for remora c
maxijet 1200 for more flow

doesn't sound like much but in a 30 its getting tight

10/19/2009, 02:12 PM	#1
ducati1212 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Mass Posts: 604	phosban reactor looking for a super easy to use phosban reactor. I dont have a sump or allot of room. Its a 30 gal tank with HOB skimmer. 2 criteria 1) Simple 2) kinda works (ok works well would be best) Something I need to do as little plumbing as possible. works out of the box would be great.

10/19/2009, 03:29 PM	#3
dsn112 Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1,139	What he said, id use a mini jet 404 for a pump __________________ I'm disturbed! I'm depressed! I'm inadequate! I got it all!! Current Tank Info: Fluval Edge w LED freshwater. Looking at doing a 20-40g long penninsula fowlr soon

10/19/2009, 03:44 PM	#4
Smitty750 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bethel, Connecticut Posts: 607	check em out http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/Carbon..._85/index.html __________________ Um, I need money!!! Current Tank Info: 125 AGA Work in progress

10/19/2009, 07:22 PM	#7
scuba guy ron Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 1,455	+ 2 for the two little fishes reactor. been using it with a maxijet 400. you can buy extra spacers like i did and run 2 different media. __________________ Ron Current Tank Info: 6yr old 37 Gallon Column mixed reef

10/19/2009, 08:00 PM	#8
imcosmokramer Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 1,709	I've used both the TLF and the BRS reactors. They both do a great job. BRS has a nice dual reactor, but you can always just chain two TLF reactors. __________________ You can agree with me, or you can be wrong. You pick.

10/19/2009, 02:48 PM	#2
MrBunny Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Tempe, Arizona Posts: 240	Two little fish works great just need get some tubing, pump, ball valve good to go. It can hang on the back so no need for a sump. Its a little plumbing but not really anything different then if it came as a kit just have to buy all the pieces. Which honestly is kind of nice considering you get to pick what pump you want to run on it. http://www.marinedepot.com/filters_t...eactor-ap.html

10/19/2009, 03:51 PM	#5
MrBunny Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Tempe, Arizona Posts: 240	ya sorry my link was just for reference not to show best price for it..

10/19/2009, 07:17 PM	#6
BigMc Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: United States Austin, TX Posts: 78	I agree with smitthy750 - go with Bulk Reef Supply. You can get a heck of a deal on a dual reactor and then you can run carbon in the other canister. Great price and a more heavy duty unit.

10/20/2009, 11:34 AM	#9
ducati1212 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Mass Posts: 604	people seem to think the single is better than the double any thought son that. I might order the BRS one today I like the look of it and it seems cheap. question is dbl or single. Edit I think I just decided to go with the single with both media types in it. any last minute thoughts on if this is a bad idea. ? Last edited by ducati1212; 10/20/2009 at 11:42 AM.

10/20/2009, 12:06 PM	#13
Michael NTTH Rookie Help Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gloucester, England,UK Posts: 7,808 Blog Entries: 6	lol, todd beat me too it again. __________________ 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)

10/20/2009, 01:20 PM	#14
ducati1212 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Mass Posts: 604	yeah I can def see that I would love to have 1 less pump in the tank though I have a 30 with no sump and already have a seio 820 maxi jet 1200 for remora c maxijet 1200 for more flow doesn't sound like much but in a 30 its getting tight