Phosphate Reactor

Discussion in 'Filters, Pumps, etc..' started by Stingray, Feb 24, 2009.

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  1. mjc440

    mjc440 Astrea Snail

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    If you have two reactors, what flow rate would you suggest for phosban and carbon? Can I put them in line with about 40 gph or should the carbon reactor get more flow?
     
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  2. james37128

    james37128 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    To maximize effectiveness the carbon should get more flow, but I have mine in-line. The flow rate should be enough to cause a "light boil" of the phosphate media, not too much where it mixes all up, but enough to make it "boil". If you run them inline, you have to set it up for the phosphate media because it requires a lower flow than carbon.
     
    james37128, Mar 2, 2009
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  3. odellous

    odellous Astrea Snail

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    can a kent phospate reactor be used as a fluidized sand filter?
     
    odellous, Mar 22, 2009
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