Phosban causing issues in tank? - Page 2

kdub · 02-03-2010, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robman

Is the Tang still eating and swimming ok? If so, just let things settle out. I would not run Phosban in a media bag. It is basically granulated Iron. It will turn into a brick if it does not have flow through it. I would look into a reactor.

He's eating, but swimming is a struggle. Thanks for all the help, Robman. I guess I'll have to look into buying a reactor.

2in10 · 02-03-2010, 05:00 PM

Some times the GFO pulls out phosphate so fast that it can create a shock.

Robman · 02-03-2010, 05:00 PM

2 little fishies Phosban reactor.....One of the online stores has them on sale. I will try to find it for u

Robman · 02-03-2010, 05:02 PM

This is a pretty good price
Phosban 150 Media Reactor

RavenMind · 02-03-2010, 05:05 PM

I use the PhosBan reactor as well. It's worked pretty well for me. I even run some activated carbon in it along with some RowaPhos. Here's a link. I would recommend looking aorund a bit for a better price. I recall having only paid $30 bucks for mine. You will need a pump to power it. The key to keep it running well is to use a pump with a lower output and not to put too much media in it. Good luck to your fishy!!

Edit: Oops Robman beat me to the link.

Robman · 02-03-2010, 05:07 PM

Here is one even better--look under and they package a pump and media
Amazon.com: PhosBan Aquarium Phosphate Reactor 150: Kitchen & Dining

kdub · 02-03-2010, 05:09 PM

Thanks for the help everyone. Hopefully my Tang makes it.

RavenMind · 02-05-2010, 05:40 PM

Hey kdub, just wanted to check back & see how your tang is doing?

dorian · 02-05-2010, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robman

Is the Tang still eating and swimming ok? If so, just let things settle out. I would not run Phosban in a media bag. It is basically granulated Iron. It will turn into a brick if it does not have flow through it. I would look into a reactor.

Yes'ir! +1

bwalker9801 · 02-05-2010, 11:28 PM

I would check out the NextReef MR1 reactors at marine depot they are much nicer than the tlf's.

02-03-2010, 05:00 PM	#12 (permalink)
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02-03-2010, 05:00 PM	#13 (permalink)
Robman Sailfin Tang Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Katy, Tx. Age: 43 Posts: 1,744 Skin: Mint Karma: 21045	2 little fishies Phosban reactor.....One of the online stores has them on sale. I will try to find it for u _________ You mean everybody doesn't do this ?????? 150g DT, 30g Sump (10g water), 15g Fuge, 2 Koralia #4,2 Koralia #1, 2 Maxi-Jet 600 PH, Coralife SS, 330lbs Fiji, Live Sand in DT & Fuge, T-5 8x54w Lighting, 1/3 hp JBJ Arctica Chiller, H20 Science 4-Stage RO/DI, Dual Inline TDS Meter, Phosban Reactor, Carbon Reactor, Moonlights, Coralife 18w Turbo Twist U.V. JBJ Heater Controller Born on Date---11-03-08

02-03-2010, 05:05 PM	#15 (permalink)
RavenMind Spanish Shawl Nudibranch Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Salty City (UT) Age: 29 Posts: 80 Skin: Mint Karma: 83	I use the PhosBan reactor as well. It's worked pretty well for me. I even run some activated carbon in it along with some RowaPhos. Here's a link. I would recommend looking aorund a bit for a better price. I recall having only paid $30 bucks for mine. You will need a pump to power it. The key to keep it running well is to use a pump with a lower output and not to put too much media in it. Good luck to your fishy!! Edit: Oops Robman beat me to the link. _________ #1: 20g; stock flourescent lighting; Jager 100w heater; 2x Hydor Koralia-2 powerheads; 2 5-15 gal Aquatech HOB filters; 15W Gamma UV sterilizer; 1 black ocellaris clown; 1 porcupine puffer #2: 36g bowfront; stock flourescent lighting; Aqua-C Remora skimmer w/Maxi Jet 1200, PosBan Reactor w/RowaPhos & carbon; Rio Hyperflow 10 powerhead; ~40 lbs liverock; 3" CaribSea live sand bed; 2 Yellow Tail damsels

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02-03-2010, 05:02 PM	#14 (permalink)
Robman Sailfin Tang Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Katy, Tx. Age: 43 Posts: 1,744 Skin: Mint Karma: 21045	This is a pretty good price Phosban 150 Media Reactor

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Robman Sailfin Tang Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Katy, Tx. Age: 43 Posts: 1,744 Skin: Mint Karma: 21045	Here is one even better--look under and they package a pump and media Amazon.com: PhosBan Aquarium Phosphate Reactor 150: Kitchen & Dining

02-03-2010, 05:09 PM	#17 (permalink)
kdub Plankton Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 21 Skin: Mint Karma: 1	Thanks for the help everyone. Hopefully my Tang makes it.

02-05-2010, 05:40 PM	#18 (permalink)
RavenMind Spanish Shawl Nudibranch Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Salty City (UT) Age: 29 Posts: 80 Skin: Mint Karma: 83	Hey kdub, just wanted to check back & see how your tang is doing?

02-05-2010, 11:28 PM	#20 (permalink)
bwalker9801 Hydnophora Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Saint Augustine, Florida Posts: 615 Skin: Mint Karma: 4899	I would check out the NextReef MR1 reactors at marine depot they are much nicer than the tlf's.