Fluidized reactors-a little more help please...

[Viv]

The more I read the more lost I am becoming...how do you know what to get? It doesn't seem like most places are sizing to the tank volume, but beside that I guess my real question is if you can go smaller and if you do- does it just take more time? When I read about a media like rowaphos, well there are stories about using too much too fast and RTN ing your corals...I'm also running BB, so would that mean use less also, I mean beyond a smaller amount, do you just half the half? That makes me think such a large chamber wouldn't be necessary...I'm not sure what I should be getting, and really need a spoon feeding on this one...please share your thoughts on what you did or would do...

[gasman059]

Fluidized reactors used for chemical filtration in reef tanks typically contain phosphate adsorbing media, either granular ferric oxide (GFO) or alumina oxide (AO).
Rowaphos or Phosban are very popular as they will remove both organic and inorganic phosphate from the aquaria at a very rapid rate. Some care must be taken to reduce phosphate levels at a slow controlled rate or rapid tissue necrosis (RTN) can occur. However if low phosphate levels are achieved in a reef aquarium it will help reduce nuisance algae, increase coral health, color, growth and improve the reef bioload. It is a goal in maintaining a reef tank to keep nutrient levels such as phosphates at or close to zero (0-undetectable).

Used to be used to provide biological filtration but now as a means to export unwanted chemical elements such as the ones mentioned.

HTH

[Loverotties]

Used for any chemical filtation,like Carbon,Nitrate reducer,etc...