What Phosban Reactor Do You Recommend?

Discussion in 'Filters, Pumps, etc..' started by Puffer Chick, Oct 31, 2009.

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  1. Puffer Chick

    Puffer Chick Giant Squid

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    I've just begun my research on phosban reactors, but i need some recommendations on a good brand. It will need to be HOB.

    Thanks for the input
     
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  3. Av8Bluewater

    Av8Bluewater Giant Squid

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    I have the small ViaAqua and the small Two Little Fishies. They're both pretty good but the TLF holds a little more media but the viaaqua comes with a pump. If you would like for the tubes to come straight up out of the top go with the ViaAqua... The TLF lines come out the top and make an immediate 90 turn. Also the tubes won't stay put unless you get some of the plastic hose clamps on the TLF. So if you order one get a couple of those hose clamps.
     
  4. Puffer Chick

    Puffer Chick Giant Squid

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    ok. i'll look these up, thanks :)
     
  5. wiigelec

    wiigelec Fire Shrimp

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    I have been using the Two Little Fishies version and I like it. A little tricky cleaning and changing the media because the body diameter is to narrow to fit my hand down in, but easily overcome. Pump not included but does come with a nice ball valve for controlling flow through the media.

    Two Little Fishies Phosban Reactor 150

    I really like the ROWAPhos media as well.
     
  6. Puffer Chick

    Puffer Chick Giant Squid

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    lol all of this phosban stuff is really confusing and i'm a bit lost on this stuff :/
     
  7. Puffer Chick

    Puffer Chick Giant Squid

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    also how much space do these things take up inside the tank, i'm not to worried about space on the outside
     
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  9. gazog

    gazog Kole Tang

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    The only way to go is with the Bulk Reef supply Dual Phos/Carbon Reactor. I have 2 of them one on my sea horse tank and on my Reef Display Tank.
    They are easy to set up, They use a standard Maxi-Jet pump and come with every thing need except the pump and media.

    Bulk Reef also has some of the best prices on Media around.
     
  10. Puffer Chick

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    i worry about the tubes taking up a lot of space. Is it possible if you can take a picture of yours if it's a HOB setup
     
  11. tatted4ever

    tatted4ever Clown Trigger

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    two little fishies.... simple, effective, solid, good value..... no need to look any further... period. no debate.... or questions bout it.
     
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    +1 on bulk reef supply. Their media is the best price around.