ROWAphos problems, how do u use it?

[L.Foley]

Terry, and All,
I tried some ROWAphos in a hang on Magnum canister filter, exactly like the company recomends it is used, and it turned to rock in the filter. I had to literally chip it out with a screw driver. I still have a good deal of it left, and would like to use it, but would like to know a better way.

Thanks,
Leland Foley
Mainstream Aquatics

 

[AF Founder]

Terry, and All,
I tried some ROWAphos in a hang on Magnum canister filter, exactly like the company recomends it is used, and it turned to rock in the filter. I had to literally chip it out with a screw driver. I still have a good deal of it left, and would like to use it, but would like to know a better way.

Thanks,
Leland Foley
Mainstream Aquatics

That's not consistent with my experience; using reverse flow the upper ROWAphos appears to be dancing.

 

[L.Foley]

Terry,
How do you use your ROWAphos, or should I ask what do you it in? I have 2 HOT magnums on my sump that I use for carbon, and phosphate removal, but ask I mentioned the first shot ruined one of the magnums, so I'm hesitant to try it again in the same manner.

Thanks,
Leland Foley
Mainstream Aquatics

 

[Anonymous]

it is a fairly common problem.
they do make reactors for iron oxide media.
i think they merely mimic what Terry is describing.

 

[L.Foley]

I searched everywhere I knew looking for a reactor made for ROWAphos, or other Iron based phosphate removers, and I could not find one. Do you have a source that carries one? I'm yet to hear a successful way to use the ROWAphos, but maybe a fluidized bed filter would do it.

Thanks,
Leland Foley

 

[Anonymous]

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