Phosban Reactor 150

drdude05 · 12-30-2006, 01:32 PM

I got a Phosban reactor and media for my birthday and was wondering how much media to use when I initially setup the reactor? I have read several posts on here about people who have had RTN with their SPS due to using too much media and too high a flow rate initially. The instructions say to use a minimum of 120 grams which, from what I remeber people say, that is TOO much and will lead to Fe release in the water and RTN in SPS.

Any advice from those that have used the reactor before?

hng · 12-30-2006, 01:38 PM

I have one, but never installed it. I'm using a few tablespoons of phosban in a media bag floating in the sump. Seems to be working OK. I think that people recommend using a 1/4 of the recommended dose. I'm sure someone who knows will answer you soon.

drdude05 · 12-30-2006, 07:17 PM

No advice out there? Whiskey? Geoff? tdwyatt? twitterbait?

drdude05 · 12-31-2006, 12:25 PM

Ok, I have been trying to find some of the threads that talk about the Phosban media in regard to sps coral health and how much to use. I know I've seen people talking about having problems using the full amount of media recommended by the instructions in reagard to sps bleaching and RTN, but I can't seem to find the threads now.

danjen10 · 12-31-2006, 12:53 PM

I used about half the recommended dose and had no issues. I have looked into this a lot and I think you will be totally fine. Just get the right pump (I think I have a MJ400) and regulate the flow per the instructions.

Below is an article that was recommended to me to address my concerns. Take a look and shoot the author questions. I think he has a forum.

Hope it helps ... Dan

http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-11/rhf/index.php

danjen10 · 12-31-2006, 12:57 PM

Also ... I just posted some newer pics... as you can see everything is fine with the Phosban reactor.

Dan