Phosban?

[Mario]

Anyone know how to use phosban? I do not have a reactor, but I do have an hang on refugium.

I sure have an algae problem even with change over to RO water

 

[Tonyscoots84]

it takes time... nothing good happens quick in this hobby... your best way to use it is in a phosban reactor. not alot of flow..........

 

[Mario]

it takes time... nothing good happens quick in this hobby... your best way to use it is in a phosban reactor. not alot of flow..........

Ok thanks...

 

[KathyC]

A phosban reactor is the best way to use the product. But in the meantime it wouldn't hurt to place it in a net bag in the flow in your in your fuge. Just make sure it isn't getting pounded with water as it will cause it to break into tiny pieces and it will then do more harm than good.
Also be SURE to rinse it totally ..with rodi water..before you use it. The rinse water must run clear.

Since you used tap water at first, it is going to take quite some time to get the phosphates that your rock & sand have absorbed out of your tank entirely.

 

[reefman]

no net bag will be able to contain it. it will evenually get into your tank.

 

[KathyC]

I doubt that's true if the water is gentle flowing through it.
It's probably a less violent application that when it's used inside of the reactor.

 

[ZANYMASTER]

Rowaphos is better than Phosban,It goes too fast.Bought the stuff from Bulkreef.com.Saves money.They have their own brand.

 

[donald_202]

m i suppose to fill all up the reactor with Phosban.or only half?

 

[KathyC]

If you read the directions (they are important)..you should only be using 1/3 of the jar at a time..if you have the 150 g package.

 

[masterswimmer]

m i suppose to fill all up the reactor with Phosban.or only half?

The Phosban can be purchased in 150g containers. Just use that. It'll only fill it about a 1/4-1/3 of the way up.

swimmer

 

[masterswimmer]

If you read the directions (they are important)..you should only be using 1/3 of the jar at a time..if you have the 150 g package.

True that. But I've never had an issue using the full container. :shhh:

 

[KathyC]

Russ...So you don't have to change it as often?
Doesn't affect the performance?

Would you suggest that if the tank were on the smallish side?
Just curious

 

[masterswimmer]

K, it can only absorb what's in the water. It can't be used up faster than it can absorb the PO4. At least this is my theory. And if it's not being used up as quick, then yes, you don't have to change it as frequently. I'm sure the packaging reads the way it does almost as a disclaimer.

swimmer

 

[KathyC]

Sounds reasonable
Maybe I'll load mine up when I refill!

 

[noodleman]

Rowaphos is better than Phosban,It goes too fast.Bought the stuff from Bulkreef.com.Saves money.They have their own brand.

before you make the assumption that rowaphos is better than phosban, read this http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/june2004/review.htm

"There appears to be little difference in effectiveness of the two leading brands"

 

[jhale]

do not pack your reactors full of phosban or other GFO products. it needs to be able to move a bit.

 

[KathyC]

do not pack your reactors full of phosban or other GFO products. it needs to be able to move a bit.

Agreed Jon. After I posted that I looked at my reactors and they'd be too stuffed with more than the suggested amount..with no room to move. Every now & then when they 'burp' the media would get dangerously close to going into the output hose...
I'll stick with stocking/changing it as recommended by the manufacturer.

 

[masterswimmer]

do not pack your reactors full of phosban or other GFO products. it needs to be able to move a bit.

I dump the entire 150g pack into my reactor and it fills it about 1/3 of the way up. Am I missing something here? Are there other reactors I don't know about?

swimmer

 

[Mario]

I dump the entire 150g pack into my reactor and it fills it about 1/3 of the way up. Am I missing something here? Are there other reactors I don't know about?

swimmer

I have only a 26 gallon bowfront with a refugium which occupies the back part of the tank, and a MH fixture that sits atop the aquarium. I am concerned that the reactor won't fit anywhere. any suggestions?

 

[fernandokng]

How long you should wait to replace the media? To me, it's like a wild guess.

If I wait until I see algae, or until I can read my phosphates on test kits, it'd be too late...

Agreed Jon. After I posted that I looked at my reactors and they'd be too stuffed with more than the suggested amount..with no room to move. Every now & then when they 'burp' the media would get dangerously close to going into the output hose...
I'll stick with stocking/changing it as recommended by the manufacturer.