Whats needed with a Phosban Reactor?

[Klewis]

I have an AP24 using the cover with PC lights and I would like to add a Phosban reactor. Would this be overkill?
I am planning on ordering the Phosban 150, Maxijet 400 powerhead, phosban media, ball valve, replacement O-ring for back up, 1/2" tubing.
Any suggestions or examples of how to run it or what other pieces would be needed?

 

[noodleman]

you wont need a ball valve, the phosban reactor comes with one (atleast mine did) Thats basically you listed all you need :flower:

 

[Klewis]

thanks for the reply

 

[OctaviousMonk]

You will also need to make holes in your hood for the hoses and figure out where you are going to mount or place the phosban reactor. With your hood on you won't be able to hang it off the side or back of the tank. Once again I suggest switching your lighting methods if you want a HOB skimmer and a phosban reactor

 

[cybermeez]

A MaxiJet 400 is going to be too powerful. The phosban media needs to tumble very gently in the reactor to work. Too much flow and you'll turn it to dust and it will spew into your tank. A MiniJet 404 should be more than adequate.

 

[GQ22]

u will also need to change the media about once a month maybe every two months. If dietrus gets trapped it can pollute the water

 

[mstrofdisaster]

Phosban Reactor Shopping List (hang-on installation)

Is this everything I might need for a hang-on install?

1 - Two Little Fishies Phosban Reactor 150

1 - Two Little Fishies PhosBan Phosphate Removal Media 454 g

1 - Mini-Jet 404 Powerhead

10' - 1/2 I.D. Tubing

8 - 1/2 Hose Clamps

Thanks.

 

[PhoenixOne]

I've had phosban reactor for a about two weeks, and I still have hair algae all over my rocks. BAH! If I wanted to grow the stuff, I bet you I wouldn't be able to. CURSE YOU ZUES!!!!! CURSE YOU!!!!

 

[mstrofdisaster]

I've had phosban reactor for a about two weeks, and I still have hair algae all over my rocks. BAH! If I wanted to grow the stuff, I bet you I wouldn't be able to. CURSE YOU ZUES!!!!! CURSE YOU!!!!

Got a good CUC? Turbo snails? Whats your current PO4/NO3?

 

[PhoenixOne]

Got a good CUC? Turbo snails? Whats your current PO4/NO3?

yeah, i got all that stuff. nitrate is <15, IO test shows phosphates are 0, but we know that isn't true, hence the purchase of a reactor.

 

[mstrofdisaster]

yeah, i got all that stuff. nitrate is <15, IO test shows phosphates are 0, but we know that isn't true, hence the purchase of a reactor.

I hear ya on the questionable 0ppm PO4 results too. The reactor really didn't help anything ?

When I had a hair algae infestation, I manually removed say 50% of it and bought 6 turbo snails and within 4 days it was cleaned up. I also added chemipure elite around the same time, so I don't know who deserves credit.

 

[PhoenixOne]

I have 15 astrea in there. They don't touch it. I have 3 tangs, they don't touch it. I have 9 emerald crabs, they don't touch it. I had a lawn mower blenny, nothing. LOL!!! It's so cruel!!! I had Magnavore PURA Complete in there before. Nothing.I removed that. Put in PURA Phoslock for a week. Nothing. This.....this....this is a SUCK!!!:irked:

 

[masterswimmer]

Is this everything I might need for a hang-on install?

1 - Two Little Fishies Phosban Reactor 150

1 - Two Little Fishies PhosBan Phosphate Removal Media 454 g

1 - Mini-Jet 404 Powerhead

10' - 1/2 I.D. Tubing

8 - 1/2 Hose Clamps

Thanks.

No need for the 8 - 1/2 hose clamps. The TLF reactor comes with one clamp. That's all you need. You only need to clamp the hose feeding into the reactor.

swimmer

 

[mstrofdisaster]

No need for the 8 - 1/2 hose clamps. The TLF reactor comes with one clamp. That's all you need. You only need to clamp the hose feeding into the reactor.

swimmer

Finally, an answer!!! Lol, no offense Phoenix.

Good to know about the clamps, so I only need it on the pump/supply side and it comes with it, perfect!

I really appreciate the help. Now I can click 'Checkout'

-Chris

 

[PhoenixOne]

Finally, an answer!!! Lol, no offense Phoenix.

Good to know about the clamps, so I only need it on the pump/supply side and it comes with it, perfect!

I really appreciate the help. Now I can click 'Checkout'

-Chris

None taken. I just need to go to Hair Algae Anonymous. I have a problem that I just can't kick.

 

[mstrofdisaster]

None taken. I just need to go to Hair Algae Anonymous. I have a problem that I just can't kick.

Dude - I felt f-ing helpless against my outbreak too. As a matter of fact I'm waging a war against a small cyano outbreak which I think is close to being under control.

Get your nitrates down to 0 - are you running a skimmer? That helped me out too.

 

[Fragmented]

Goes with RowaPhos if you can get it

 

[PhoenixOne]

I had a problem with cyano as well. I increased the flow in my tank and I haven't seen it since. That is what everyone here told me to do. I am running a skimmer as well. My buddy lfsmarineguy told me that I should be doing weekly water changes of 10 to 15% a week (72g bow front) instead of 25% bi-weekly for the hair algae. I can't tell you how many stoney corals I've lost because they got smothered with hair algae. If I didn't love this hobby so much and if I wasn't using this for therapy (seen alot of s*** on my job:splitspin) I would of given up on it. F****** hair algae...I curse you to the bottom of the pits of Hades!!!:headache:

 

[mstrofdisaster]

As I was sitting on the floor with a towel, razor blade and frags last night
scraping off cyano I felt the same way - if I didn't love this hobby...

 

[Chris5]

Even though alot of people swear on using Chemi-pure i seem to think after a weeks use it may add more harm than good by speeding up the algae blooms in the tank ....