Phosban Reactor question

[jdnumis]

My phosban reactor crapped out on me last night. While I have to wait a couple of weeks before I get paid, is there something temporary that I can do? Maybe some gfo in a media bag?

All the best,

James

 

[rebelson]

GFO in a media bag will work best if placed in a 'high flow' area in your sump.

 

[jdnumis]

Ok sounds good. How much GFO should I put in a bag? I have a 90 gallon. I used about 2 teaspoons of GFO in the reactor. Should I use the same?

Thank you for the response

~James

 

[44santababy]

only 2 teaspoons? That sounds like basically nothing...

 

[jdnumis]

It does right?

only 2 teaspoons? That sounds like basically nothing...

Well I never (knock on wood) had a phosphate problem. Every time I tested, it was always 0

 

[jdnumis]

anyone else?

 

[ming]

2 teaspoons does sound very little me too, and since you're using so little, I wouldn't be too concerned not using any for a couple of weeks.

But your phosphates are not zero, you're probably not using something more accurate like a Hanna. If it was truly zero, your corals would be dying from starvation.

 

[jdnumis]

2 teaspoons does sound very little me too, and since you're using so little, I wouldn't be too concerned not using any for a couple of weeks.

But your phosphates are not zero, you're probably not using something more accurate like a Hanna. If it was truly zero, your corals would be dying from starvation.

Ur right. Maybe ill put some in a media bag to be safe

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[greybolt03]

This is from the side of the container of Bulk reef supply GFO @ 2 tablespoons you were only treating 8 gallons of water.....

 

[duke62]

WOW 2 tablespoons? i use a cup in a half on my 92 corner

 

[jdnumis]

WOW 2 tablespoons? i use a cup in a half on my 92 corner

That was what I was told 2 years ago when I bought the setup from a fellow reefer. I only had a problem once with hair algae. I feed everyday as well.

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[isnyc300]

just out of curiosity how did your reactor crap out?

 

[jdnumis]

It crapped out by

just out of curiosity how did your reactor crap out?

The o-ring is worn causing a leak at the top and the bottom is leaking as well

 

[duke62]

put it in your sump then.

 

[rbtwo4]

BRS sells the o-rings. i have an extra one if u want to buy it off me

 

[rbtwo4]

oh wait u said the bottom as well?

 

[rbtwo4]

better yet ill give it to u cus i think its like $2 anyway and u coming from LI is gonna be gas wasted so u can just have it

 

[jdnumis]

better yet ill give it to u cus i think its like $2 anyway and u coming from LI is gonna be gas wasted so u can just have it

Thank u anyway but the water will b coming from the bottom as well. I put a bag of gfo in my sump, and wait a couple of weeks to get a new one. Dr fosters has it for 29.99

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[rbtwo4]

maybe if u try putting sealant around where its leaking that will help and all u need is the o-ring.

 

[jdnumis]

maybe if u try putting sealant around where its leaking that will help and all u need is the o-ring.

That's true. But I don't want to take a chance because water will find its way out. I'll have the bag in there for now and I will purchase a new reactor

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