phosban 150 reactor

firewalk30 · 12/30/2009, 07:56 PM

I just hooked up a 150 to my sump and its connected to a MaxiJet 600. Its pretty choked down to get a slight tumble. Im also getting a pretty small trickle of water out of the output. Should i get a 400 instead of a 600? Should it have to be choked down this much? Fill me in.

Imzadi · 12/30/2009, 08:10 PM

I got a 400 on mine, and it is just right...

firewalk30 · 12/30/2009, 08:31 PM

how far is it choked down?

luther1200 · 12/30/2009, 08:50 PM

Depends on how much media you have in there. I used to use a MJ1200. But now I just T'd it off of my main return and use a valve to adjust it.

imcosmokramer · 12/30/2009, 09:13 PM

you're fine. I wouldn't get another pump just for this. If you have a 400, you can switch them, but don't waste your money. Also, if you get another one, you can daisy-chain them and run carbon in the second one.

Imzadi · 12/30/2009, 10:23 PM

... my 400 is wide open, and it just perkilates... nicely.

firewalk30 · 12/30/2009, 10:31 PM

how much output do you get from the output hose with the 400? Im just getting a trickle from the 600 now but i guess as long as its tunbling a little that gives me more contact time

dbdisok · 12/30/2009, 10:46 PM

I am having green hair algae trouble and looking to add a Phosban 150 to my setup. What media are you using? Also where are you running your 150? I am limited to hanging one on the back of my tank. I already own a Maxijet 600 to use. Will the Maxijet 600 be OK?

dbdisok · 12/31/2009, 02:07 AM

bump.

badpvtdan · 12/31/2009, 07:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dbdisok

I am having green hair algae trouble and looking to add a Phosban 150 to my setup. What media are you using? Also where are you running your 150? I am limited to hanging one on the back of my tank. I already own a Maxijet 600 to use. Will the Maxijet 600 be OK?

TLF PhosBan
Sump
Yes

EdSnyder · 12/31/2009, 08:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by badpvtdan

TLF PhosBan
Sump
Yes

You dont have to run it in a sump. It will hang on the back of your tank. Just put the maxi in your display tank. I did this before I had a sump and it worked perfect.

iwishtofish · 12/31/2009, 08:16 AM

Are you all talking about the maxijet powerheads, or the maxijet submersible pumps? If powerheads, is it easy to hook a hose to them?

dbdisok · 12/31/2009, 10:59 AM

Thanks for the replies. I have Maxijet powerheads. I believe I can connect tubing from the output of the powerhead to feed the media reactor.

12/30/2009, 07:56 PM	#1
firewalk30 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Greenwood, AR Posts: 84	phosban 150 reactor I just hooked up a 150 to my sump and its connected to a MaxiJet 600. Its pretty choked down to get a slight tumble. Im also getting a pretty small trickle of water out of the output. Should i get a 400 instead of a 600? Should it have to be choked down this much? Fill me in.

12/30/2009, 08:10 PM	#2
Imzadi Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 1,038	I got a 400 on mine, and it is just right... __________________ If you don't agree with me, that's fine... just go, think about it some more, and come back when you do. Current Tank Info: 120g Freshie, 55g salty with a 2/3 BeanAnimal. BA METHOD - TESTIFY! I am a DIY Disaster, but I am saving money! Damsel FREE since 07/08/09!

12/30/2009, 08:50 PM	#4
luther1200 Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NJ, shore Posts: 4,376	Depends on how much media you have in there. I used to use a MJ1200. But now I just T'd it off of my main return and use a valve to adjust it. __________________ Matt, 65G reef tank Current Tank Info: 65g reef, mix of sps, lps, few softies. Hoping to upgrade within the year.

12/30/2009, 09:13 PM	#5
imcosmokramer Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 1,709	you're fine. I wouldn't get another pump just for this. If you have a 400, you can switch them, but don't waste your money. Also, if you get another one, you can daisy-chain them and run carbon in the second one. __________________ You can agree with me, or you can be wrong. You pick.

12/30/2009, 10:23 PM	#6
Imzadi Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 1,038	... my 400 is wide open, and it just perkilates... nicely. __________________ If you don't agree with me, that's fine... just go, think about it some more, and come back when you do. Current Tank Info: 120g Freshie, 55g salty with a 2/3 BeanAnimal. BA METHOD - TESTIFY! I am a DIY Disaster, but I am saving money! Damsel FREE since 07/08/09!

12/30/2009, 08:31 PM	#3
firewalk30 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Greenwood, AR Posts: 84	how far is it choked down?

12/30/2009, 10:31 PM	#7
firewalk30 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Greenwood, AR Posts: 84	how much output do you get from the output hose with the 400? Im just getting a trickle from the 600 now but i guess as long as its tunbling a little that gives me more contact time

12/30/2009, 10:46 PM	#8
dbdisok Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Moorprak, CA Posts: 270	I am having green hair algae trouble and looking to add a Phosban 150 to my setup. What media are you using? Also where are you running your 150? I am limited to hanging one on the back of my tank. I already own a Maxijet 600 to use. Will the Maxijet 600 be OK?

12/31/2009, 02:07 AM	#9
dbdisok Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Moorprak, CA Posts: 270	bump. __________________ Present: 55 gallon, LR, LS, HOB skimmer, HOB filter with Chemipure bags, Current Dual Satellite Power Compacts. Established January 2008. Next up 120 gallon RR. Much planning and work to be completed. Current Tank Info: 55 gal reef with sump, L/S L/R

12/31/2009, 08:16 AM	#12
iwishtofish Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 4,949	Are you all talking about the maxijet powerheads, or the maxijet submersible pumps? If powerheads, is it easy to hook a hose to them?

12/31/2009, 10:59 AM	#13
dbdisok Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Moorprak, CA Posts: 270	Thanks for the replies. I have Maxijet powerheads. I believe I can connect tubing from the output of the powerhead to feed the media reactor. __________________ Present: 55 gallon, LR, LS, HOB skimmer, HOB filter with Chemipure bags, Current Dual Satellite Power Compacts. Established January 2008. Next up 120 gallon RR. Much planning and work to be completed. Current Tank Info: 55 gal reef with sump, L/S L/R