Phos reactor

I run FO and carbon in the tlf phosban reactor 150 that Luna mentioned..works like a charm. go for it...

EDIT: And for media, as long as it is ferric oxide...it's good to use for PO4 removal. Some brands are more expensive than others...but honestly, i haven't experienced a difference between ROWAphos or phosban or even pura's phoslock (which is like 15 bucks cheaper)

 

What kind of pump you running on that reactor?

Sounds like this would be a relatively cheap addition that should do some good!

 

Hi, I use this one;ViaAqua Poly-Reactor Multi-Media Reactor I think it is the best bang for the buck. Comes with pump. I also have a 55 gal. tank.

 

I bought one to test out.... Mine leaks where the tube fits onto the hose barb, I've tried everything to rectify it and it always leaks alittle. I knew I should've made my own!!

 

Any good tested DIY plans out there that you know out?

 

What kind of flow are you putting through it? If memory serves me right, it can only handle 25-50 gph or something to that effect. Luna

 

I am using the small Rio pump that came with it, its flow is barely anything.

What I plan to do is essentially build the same thing but out of PVC, I don't really care if I can't see into it. Once I start I will post some pics or blue prints!

I would like to make my 5 gal Culligan skimmer first though!!

 

Ordered me a reactor through my LFS this afternoon. $40 with pump, can't go wrong - can't remember the brand, but I trust the guy and he says they're great.

 

I use 2 phosban reactors on my tanks. One is for carbon which I use Hydrocarbon II and the other I use phoslock. I have a maxi-jet 1200 hooked up to it and seems to be doing well. I got a good deal from my LFS since I bought so many of them

 

thank for the replies. I'm still deciding if I want to buy one or make it out of pvc. What kinds of flow rates do you want going through it to be most effective?