Phosban causing issues in tank?

kdub · 02-03-2010, 04:30 PM

I noticed a lot of hair algae in my tank recently so last night I added Phosban. My tank is 80 gallons, so I added 50 grams of Phosban. Within a couple hours, my Blue Hippo Tank was turning white and started hiding under a rock. He also didn't seem to be swimming very well. I tested my PH and it was at 8.0. Usually it's about 8.1 -8.2. Does anyone know what could have caused this. I removed the Phosban last night and the Tang was still hiding under the rock this morning. He came out and ate when I put some seaweed in, but his color still didn't look good and he seemed to be struggling to swim.

Robman · 02-03-2010, 04:34 PM

Strange...I use Phosban...Never any problems. I also have Tangs (Blue included)

Robman · 02-03-2010, 04:34 PM

Did you rinse it well before use??

kdub · 02-03-2010, 04:37 PM

Yes, I rinsed it.

kdub · 02-03-2010, 04:37 PM

Do you think the slight change in PH could have stressed the Tang?

Robman · 02-03-2010, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by kdub

Do you think the slight change in PH could have stressed the Tang?

I doubt it..It was a very small change. How are you using the Phosban? In a bag? reactor?

kdub · 02-03-2010, 04:40 PM

In a media bag in the sump.

Crimson Ghost · 02-03-2010, 04:47 PM

Phosban uses ferric oxide, this is not going to harm your tang. I suspect a coincident and something else caused your issue. I assume you checked everything?

For better results on the media it should be in a reactor so water is forced to travel through it. a bag in the sump probably permits water to travel around the bag reducing its capabilities

Anyother signs on the hippo? cloudy eyes, scratching, breathing issues ?

Robman · 02-03-2010, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kdub

In a media bag in the sump.

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.

kdub · 02-03-2010, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crimson Ghost

Phosban uses ferric oxide, this is not going to harm your tang. I suspect a coincident and something else caused your issue. I assume you checked everything?

For better results on the media it should be in a reactor so water is forced to travel through it. a bag in the sump probably permits water to travel around the bag reducing its capabilities

Anyother signs on the hippo? cloudy eyes, scratching, breathing issues ?

No, no other signs. He ate some seaweed this morning and was swimming around, though he seemed to be struggling a little. I've had him for almost a year and never seem him like this. Any recommendations on a good reactor? Thanks.....

02-03-2010, 04:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
kdub Plankton Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 21 Skin: Mint Karma: 1	Phosban causing issues in tank? I noticed a lot of hair algae in my tank recently so last night I added Phosban. My tank is 80 gallons, so I added 50 grams of Phosban. Within a couple hours, my Blue Hippo Tank was turning white and started hiding under a rock. He also didn't seem to be swimming very well. I tested my PH and it was at 8.0. Usually it's about 8.1 -8.2. Does anyone know what could have caused this. I removed the Phosban last night and the Tang was still hiding under the rock this morning. He came out and ate when I put some seaweed in, but his color still didn't look good and he seemed to be struggling to swim.

02-03-2010, 04:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
Robman Sailfin Tang Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Katy, Tx. Age: 43 Posts: 1,735 Skin: Mint Karma: 20063	Strange...I use Phosban...Never any problems. I also have Tangs (Blue included) _________ 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, 04:47 PM	#8 (permalink)
Crimson Ghost King of somewhere hot Join Date: Nov 2008 Age: 41 Posts: 707 Skin: Mint Karma: 13606	Phosban uses ferric oxide, this is not going to harm your tang. I suspect a coincident and something else caused your issue. I assume you checked everything? For better results on the media it should be in a reactor so water is forced to travel through it. a bag in the sump probably permits water to travel around the bag reducing its capabilities Anyother signs on the hippo? cloudy eyes, scratching, breathing issues ? _________ I'm growing older but not up, my metabolic rate is pleasantly stuck. JB

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Robman Sailfin Tang Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Katy, Tx. Age: 43 Posts: 1,735 Skin: Mint Karma: 20063	Did you rinse it well before use??

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kdub Plankton Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 21 Skin: Mint Karma: 1	Yes, I rinsed it.

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kdub Plankton Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 21 Skin: Mint Karma: 1	Do you think the slight change in PH could have stressed the Tang?

02-03-2010, 04:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
kdub Plankton Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 21 Skin: Mint Karma: 1	In a media bag in the sump.