pump for phosban reactor

willjeff · 11/05/2006, 09:40 PM

I just ordered a phosban reactor and was wondering which pump works best for them.

Ah64av8tor · 11/05/2006, 09:48 PM

I'm using a MJ400 and its throttled way back

willjeff · 11/05/2006, 10:12 PM

I don't have one of those laying around, I have a few different small powerheads laying around. I just don't know the names off hand. Will the reactor pretty much fit most pumps?

Ah64av8tor · 11/05/2006, 10:28 PM

You'll need to get some 1/2" hose for it.

ledford1 · 11/05/2006, 10:37 PM

TLF and Marine Depot told me they suggest the Mini-Jet 606.

willjeff · 11/05/2006, 10:43 PM

Cool thanks for the info!

Jeff

Ah64av8tor · 11/05/2006, 10:44 PM

The 606 is pushing around 153gph and the 404 or MJ400 around 108gph. Like I said "I'm using a MJ400 and its throttled way back"

acliao · 11/06/2006, 09:58 AM

I use MJ400 and I have to dial back the flow also. 100gph is more than enough flow for the reactor.

schneijt · 11/06/2006, 10:59 AM

I'm running a Mini Jet 404, I believe it is, on my Phos-Reactor from Kent Marine. I have it running at full strength and it's just perfect for that reactor.

-Joe

Charlie97L · 11/06/2006, 11:08 AM

they recommend 80-90 gph max per the reactor specs.. any more than that and it won't work right, or the Phos media will dissolve, or something.

HDAlien · 11/06/2006, 03:13 PM

MJ400 dialed in about 3/4 of full power on my TLF reactors.

HDAlien

jdieck · 11/06/2006, 03:16 PM

Tap from my return pump

AZDesertRat · 11/06/2006, 04:06 PM

MJ400

r00onmac · 11/06/2006, 05:03 PM

mini jet 404 on like the 3rd click... but i didnt fill the reactor either... my tank is too small to need all of that media at once...

carlos_fb · 11/06/2006, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ledford1
TLF and Marine Depot told me they suggest the Mini-Jet 606.

Funny the told me to get the Mini-Jet 404 Powerhead.

You have to use a ball valve to control the flow (which comes with it) to where there is a slight aggitation on the surface of the media and even better none at all.

ledford1 · 11/06/2006, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by carlos_fb
Funny the told me to get the Mini-Jet 404 Powerhead.

You have to use a ball valve to control the flow (which comes with it) to where there is a slight aggitation on the surface of the media and even better none at all.

Son of a gun.

No, I'm sure either is fine. The 606 can do 82-153 gph and the 404 can do 18-108 gph. It is funny though that the two tell one person one answer and turn around and say something different to another. Maybe it just depends on which rep you're talking to? I think both answers work though, so it's not misleading.

Quote:

The 606 is pushing around 153gph and the 404 or MJ400 around 108gph.

You're assuming people are running full force on the Minis (153 gph is obviously too much), when there is actually a range of flow thanks to the dial. The dial on the Mini-Jets is great, allowing you to easily dial in the appropriate flow - not a feature on Maxi-Jets.

willjeff · 11/06/2006, 08:11 PM

When I hook it up should I just use half of the media to start, I don't want to shock the system.

Thanks for all the input.

My tank is a 90g.

TWallace · 11/06/2006, 09:11 PM

I use a Via Aqua 360. I originally had a MJ 600 hooked up to it, but had to throttle the pump way back, like 85%. The Via Aqua is a great match. The top of the media is only barely disturbed during use.

jdieck · 11/06/2006, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by willjeff
When I hook it up should I just use half of the media to start, I don't want to shock the system.

Thanks for all the input.

My tank is a 90g.

Depends on your level of Phosphates, If it is around 0.06 or less you can use full, if higher use half or less.

willjeff · 11/06/2006, 09:45 PM

Currently I don't own a phosphate test kit and have heard mixed reviews on the readings from phos test kits. I know I should get one, but which kind. I like salifert kits, is their phosphate kit good?

I was planning on starting off with half the media just to be safe.

willjeff · 11/06/2006, 09:48 PM

I have had issues with hair algae and bubble algae in the past and currently there is some hair algae. I know my phosphate level can't be good.
I will be upgrading my flow with 2 seio 1100's here soon which should also help.

jdieck · 11/06/2006, 09:51 PM

Salifert, Hach and Red Sea are all workable, just do not expect an accurate reading below 1 ppm Below that if you detect any color, you are above 0.05, no color you are below 0.05 ppm (kind of Yes / No test)
For a more accurate reading ).01 to 0.05 ppm you need a colorimeter.

Paulairduck · 11/06/2006, 10:06 PM

I run a rio 90 and no valve is needed, proper flow from the start!!!

11/05/2006, 09:40 PM	#1
willjeff Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Portland, ME Posts: 444	pump for phosban reactor I just ordered a phosban reactor and was wondering which pump works best for them. __________________ PBRMEASAPDEREH Current Tank Info: 38G with 15G sump

11/05/2006, 09:48 PM	#2
Ah64av8tor Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Bradenton Fl. Posts: 2,362	I'm using a MJ400 and its throttled way back __________________ Greg Fish geek <')))>< Current Tank Info: Old School Reefer: Building a new 225 from the old 150 gal SPS main display, 125 gal sump W/ 10 year old Plenum, 40 gal miracle mud refugium, Reeflow 250 Skimmer, Korallin C3002 Calcium Reactor W/ 30’secondary chamber, 2 Ice cap 250w MH SE W/ AquaC

11/05/2006, 10:12 PM	#3
willjeff Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Portland, ME Posts: 444	I don't have one of those laying around, I have a few different small powerheads laying around. I just don't know the names off hand. Will the reactor pretty much fit most pumps? __________________ PBRMEASAPDEREH Current Tank Info: 38G with 15G sump

11/05/2006, 10:28 PM	#4
Ah64av8tor Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Bradenton Fl. Posts: 2,362	You'll need to get some 1/2" hose for it. __________________ Greg Fish geek <')))>< Current Tank Info: Old School Reefer: Building a new 225 from the old 150 gal SPS main display, 125 gal sump W/ 10 year old Plenum, 40 gal miracle mud refugium, Reeflow 250 Skimmer, Korallin C3002 Calcium Reactor W/ 30’secondary chamber, 2 Ice cap 250w MH SE W/ AquaC

11/05/2006, 10:43 PM	#6
willjeff Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Portland, ME Posts: 444	Cool thanks for the info! Jeff __________________ PBRMEASAPDEREH Current Tank Info: 38G with 15G sump

11/05/2006, 10:37 PM	#5
ledford1 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 2,241	TLF and Marine Depot told me they suggest the Mini-Jet 606.

11/05/2006, 10:44 PM	#7
Ah64av8tor Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Bradenton Fl. Posts: 2,362	The 606 is pushing around 153gph and the 404 or MJ400 around 108gph. Like I said "I'm using a MJ400 and its throttled way back" __________________ Greg Fish geek <')))>< Current Tank Info: Old School Reefer: Building a new 225 from the old 150 gal SPS main display, 125 gal sump W/ 10 year old Plenum, 40 gal miracle mud refugium, Reeflow 250 Skimmer, Korallin C3002 Calcium Reactor W/ 30’secondary chamber, 2 Ice cap 250w MH SE W/ AquaC

11/06/2006, 09:58 AM	#8
acliao Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 107	I use MJ400 and I have to dial back the flow also. 100gph is more than enough flow for the reactor.

11/06/2006, 10:59 AM	#9
schneijt Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: West Des Moines, IA Posts: 497	I'm running a Mini Jet 404, I believe it is, on my Phos-Reactor from Kent Marine. I have it running at full strength and it's just perfect for that reactor. -Joe

11/06/2006, 11:08 AM	#10
Charlie97L Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Clarksburg, MD Posts: 379	they recommend 80-90 gph max per the reactor specs.. any more than that and it won't work right, or the Phos media will dissolve, or something. __________________ Getting set back up!

11/06/2006, 03:13 PM	#11
HDAlien Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 476	MJ400 dialed in about 3/4 of full power on my TLF reactors. HDAlien __________________ ¡ʞuɐʇ ʎɯ ǝʌo1 ı Current Tank Info: 220 gal. reef

11/06/2006, 03:16 PM	#12
jdieck Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Maumee, OH Posts: 15,673	Tap from my return pump __________________ Did I write what I wrote? What the heck am I talking about! Well..... Nevermind. Current Tank Info: 225 gal reef, DSB, 40 g sump w/ LRT100 return, 37 g pre-sump, 3 MH 250 W 15K, 4 96 W PC dual actinic,ETS 1500 Skim.w/LRT70, 20 lb Ca R., 40 W UV, 1/3 HP chiller, two 350 W Htrs, Neptune II Cont., 330 P LR/ 330 P LS. 55 gal Refugium

11/06/2006, 04:06 PM	#13
AZDesertRat Moved On Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: NW Phoenix Posts: 16,621	MJ400

11/06/2006, 05:03 PM	#14
r00onmac DVM in training Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 1,161	mini jet 404 on like the 3rd click... but i didnt fill the reactor either... my tank is too small to need all of that media at once... __________________ Matthew Current Tank Info: 55 display with 20L sump

11/06/2006, 08:11 PM	#17
willjeff Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Portland, ME Posts: 444	When I hook it up should I just use half of the media to start, I don't want to shock the system. Thanks for all the input. My tank is a 90g. __________________ PBRMEASAPDEREH Current Tank Info: 38G with 15G sump

11/06/2006, 09:11 PM	#18
TWallace Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,464	I use a Via Aqua 360. I originally had a MJ 600 hooked up to it, but had to throttle the pump way back, like 85%. The Via Aqua is a great match. The top of the media is only barely disturbed during use.

11/06/2006, 09:45 PM	#20
willjeff Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Portland, ME Posts: 444	Currently I don't own a phosphate test kit and have heard mixed reviews on the readings from phos test kits. I know I should get one, but which kind. I like salifert kits, is their phosphate kit good? I was planning on starting off with half the media just to be safe. __________________ PBRMEASAPDEREH Current Tank Info: 38G with 15G sump

11/06/2006, 09:48 PM	#21
willjeff Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Portland, ME Posts: 444	I have had issues with hair algae and bubble algae in the past and currently there is some hair algae. I know my phosphate level can't be good. I will be upgrading my flow with 2 seio 1100's here soon which should also help. __________________ PBRMEASAPDEREH Current Tank Info: 38G with 15G sump

11/06/2006, 09:51 PM	#22
jdieck Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Maumee, OH Posts: 15,673	Salifert, Hach and Red Sea are all workable, just do not expect an accurate reading below 1 ppm Below that if you detect any color, you are above 0.05, no color you are below 0.05 ppm (kind of Yes / No test) For a more accurate reading ).01 to 0.05 ppm you need a colorimeter. __________________ Did I write what I wrote? What the heck am I talking about! Well..... Nevermind. Current Tank Info: 225 gal reef, DSB, 40 g sump w/ LRT100 return, 37 g pre-sump, 3 MH 250 W 15K, 4 96 W PC dual actinic,ETS 1500 Skim.w/LRT70, 20 lb Ca R., 40 W UV, 1/3 HP chiller, two 350 W Htrs, Neptune II Cont., 330 P LR/ 330 P LS. 55 gal Refugium

11/06/2006, 10:06 PM	#23
Paulairduck I LOVE FREE FRAGS!!! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chino Hills Posts: 2,909	rio 90 I run a rio 90 and no valve is needed, proper flow from the start!!!