Phosban Reactor for RSM?

[cathym1078]

Does anyone have a Red Sea Max and running a phosban reactor? I have the Red Sea Max 250, and want to do a mod to have a phosban reactor, don't know how to.

 

[KathyC]

While I don't have that tank, I do understand that it is an AIO..and those usually have limited space in the rear compartments. A possible solution for you might be a reactor that can be run externally and then you'd only need to figure how to get the hoses through the canopy, and find a place in the compartment to house the small pump you'd need to run it.
Here's one that hangs externally
http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/Carbo...gle--GFO-and-Carbon-Reactor/product_info.html

 

[grknyer]

Hey Cathy I looked at this website on your tank and saw that your tank came with an accessory kit (pic C).

Are you using this for your chiller because if you arent maybe you can use it to run a phosban reactor.

http://www.redseamax.com/redseamax/250Temp/redseamax/Red_Sea_MAX_specs250.html

 

[cathym1078]

Thanks guys. I bought a small phosban reactor from fellow reefer Alex. I used one of the compartments at the back to house it. It's tight, and I had to move my carbon bags else where. So far so good. It has been running now for 2 hours and counting. It clouded my tank at first, and now it looks like it's clearing up nicely. I did panic for a moment when I first turned it on. Also I noticed that my skimmer stopped working. It stopped making bubbles. I didn't realize that the phosban would do that at first. I will have to wait and see tomorrow morning if my skimmer start making bubbles again.

I'm not running a chiller at this time. I do hope I won't need to. I am using the accessory kit that was meant for the chiller to hook up my auto top off. I will have to deal with it I guess when the time comes.

 

[DontXtripNfall]

http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/red-sea-max-owners-club/

Your answer should be in here somewhere.

 

[masterswimmer]

Cathy, did you rinse the Phosban with a gallon or two of water before letting it flow into your tank (like rinsing carbon)?

swimmer

 

[cathym1078]

the phosban has been running for over a week and my phosphate is now 0!!! I'm happy

 

[Alex]

hate to say "i told you so but..." wait a minute, I didn't tell you anything. just kidding cathy. Glad it worked out. just keep tabs on the phosphates and change it on a regular cycle. call me if anything.

 

[itsdarrow]

sapphire aquatics has AWESOME nano media reactors that i use that will fit in the back, i couldnt be happier with mine!