Phosphate Remover

reefs4life · 06-24-2008, 09:11 AM

Anyone know if this phosphate remover is any good?

http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewIt...s~vendor~.html

Let me know, thanks

Wes · 06-24-2008, 09:16 AM

yes it is good, I use it. Not alot of dust and It lasts a good while before I need to change the media.

reefs4life · 06-24-2008, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Wes


	yes it is good, I use it. Not alot of dust and It lasts a good while before I need to change the media.

Ooo ok, thanks. Do you use it in a phosban reactor?

Wes · 06-24-2008, 10:19 AM

yes i do

Chris5 · 06-24-2008, 01:47 PM

Hey reef why don't you just get the classic combo of the reactor by two little fishies and the phosban ...

meschaefer · 06-24-2008, 02:15 PM

That is the GFO that I use. I have done some makeshift testing of phosban, rowaphos and the PhoSar from Warner Marine, and the PhoSar worked just as well as the Phosban, but cost significantly less especially in bulk.

It is best to run any GFO in a reactor, and the phosban reactor is a good choice.

meschaefer · 06-24-2008, 02:18 PM

Custom Aquatic has a slightly better price on it.

http://www.customaquatic.com/customa...keyresult5.asp

Bob 1000 · 06-24-2008, 02:27 PM

I just got the bulkreefsupply GFO a while back 5 gallon bucket for $250.. Works the same.. And it will probably last me about 2 years..

meschaefer · 06-24-2008, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob 1000


	I just got the bulkreefsupply GFO a while back 5 gallon bucket for $250.. Works the same.. And it will probably last me about 2 years..

All GFOs pretty much work the same, but not all GFO are as effective at removing phosphate was each other. (i.e. Rowaphos will remove twice as much phosphates as Phosban... but then again it costs twice as much)

I have never tested the bulk reef supply GFO, but based on price it would be hard pressed to not be a good buy.

reefs4life · 06-24-2008, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris5


	Hey reef why don't you just get the classic combo of the reactor by two little fishies and the phosban ...

I already have that Chris...it's just time to change my media so I'm wondering what is a good buy and what's good to use as replacement media

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Originally Posted by meschaefer


	Custom Aquatic has a slightly better price on it. http://www.customaquatic.com/customa...keyresult5.asp

Thanks for the advice, I'll probably be ordering the 2000mL one soon. Thanks for the site too but MarineDepot has free shipping on orders of $175 or more and I'm planning on buying a few things, thanks anyways

06-24-2008, 09:11 AM	#1
reefs4life Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Rochelle, NY Posts: 304 Reefer Ratings: (5) Friends: (4)	Phosphate Remover Anyone know if this phosphate remover is any good? http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewIt...s~vendor~.html Let me know, thanks

06-24-2008, 01:47 PM	#5
Chris5 -It's Nanolicious- Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Rochelle Posts: 965 Reefer Ratings: (11) Friends: (1)	Hey reef why don't you just get the classic combo of the reactor by two little fishies and the phosban ... __________________ My New Nano Tank Log http://www.manhattanreefs.com/forum/...-progress.html My Old 65g At It's Prime - I Miss This Tank - Youtube Video http://youtube.com/watch?v=rd84fADqSHw

06-24-2008, 02:15 PM	#6
meschaefer One to Ignore Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Astoria Posts: 2,510 Reefer Ratings: (14) Friends: (3)	That is the GFO that I use. I have done some makeshift testing of phosban, rowaphos and the PhoSar from Warner Marine, and the PhoSar worked just as well as the Phosban, but cost significantly less especially in bulk. It is best to run any GFO in a reactor, and the phosban reactor is a good choice. __________________ Matt When you pay too much, you lose a little money, that's all When you pay too little, you sometimes lose everything, because the thing you bought was incapable of doing the thing it was bought to do. John Ruskin (1819-1900)

06-24-2008, 02:18 PM	#7
meschaefer One to Ignore Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Astoria Posts: 2,510 Reefer Ratings: (14) Friends: (3)	Custom Aquatic has a slightly better price on it. http://www.customaquatic.com/customa...keyresult5.asp __________________ Matt When you pay too much, you lose a little money, that's all When you pay too little, you sometimes lose everything, because the thing you bought was incapable of doing the thing it was bought to do. John Ruskin (1819-1900)

06-24-2008, 02:27 PM	#8
Bob 1000 Professional Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Staten Island Posts: 3,707 Reefer Ratings: (32) Friends: (36)	I just got the bulkreefsupply GFO a while back 5 gallon bucket for $250.. Works the same.. And it will probably last me about 2 years.. __________________ I'm almost ready for fish..

06-24-2008, 09:16 AM	#2
Wes Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hoboken Posts: 1,681 Reefer Ratings: (6) Friends: (4)	yes it is good, I use it. Not alot of dust and It lasts a good while before I need to change the media.

06-24-2008, 10:19 AM	#4
Wes Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hoboken Posts: 1,681 Reefer Ratings: (6) Friends: (4)	yes i do

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