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Do I need or should I use a Phosban Reactor

Started by gmack225, February 26, 2008, 10:17:47 AM

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gmack225

February 26, 2008, 10:17:47 AM
I am going to be adding live rock and sand to my 220 gal in a few weeks. I have read about the reactor controlling algae. Would this be a good thing or or not?
Also would it be used on a regular basis. Later on or is it just a quick fix to a normal problem.

sniggir

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February 26, 2008, 10:25:49 AM
I just got one of these little guys they are great... they have more than just one purpose for sure... but back on track... are you using tap or RO... if Tap I would say.. run the phosband right of the bat for sure.. but either way can't hurt to run all of the time
90 gallon/ 90 gallon sump all male show tank, 75g Accie, 75g masoni reef alonacara, yellow lab and trio of flame backs, 75 gal tawain reef, 75 gal bi500, red shoulder, blue regal,
40 gal breeder  F1 electric blue frierei, 25 gal sunshine peacock males awaiting females, 20 gallon trio albino pleco, 65gal neolamprongus Brachardi pulcher 2 30g fry grow out, 20g hatchery with 4 batches of eggs currently
Starting on a fish wall for breeding more coming soon!

gmack225

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February 26, 2008, 10:41:17 AM
I am running tap water from a well, Water has been tested and is very hard. I have a water softener and a Iron filter on my house system. I have filled the tank to test for leaks and equipment .Everything is OK , so I tested the water for iron, Ph, hardness all OK.

sniggir

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February 26, 2008, 10:49:21 AM
get a phophate test kit I suggest getting a titrate kit..they are very accurate. and check you water.
90 gallon/ 90 gallon sump all male show tank, 75g Accie, 75g masoni reef alonacara, yellow lab and trio of flame backs, 75 gal tawain reef, 75 gal bi500, red shoulder, blue regal,
40 gal breeder  F1 electric blue frierei, 25 gal sunshine peacock males awaiting females, 20 gallon trio albino pleco, 65gal neolamprongus Brachardi pulcher 2 30g fry grow out, 20g hatchery with 4 batches of eggs currently
Starting on a fish wall for breeding more coming soon!

kennyman

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February 26, 2008, 11:07:35 AM Last Edit: February 26, 2008, 11:13:33 AM by kennyman
It all depends on what you need to be happy with your tank. Simple, low tech tanks are totally viable but do have limitations. I have gotten by for three years on well water with no serious phosphate issues. But that is due to luck with my well water quality and simplistic reef system.

jeeper014

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February 26, 2008, 01:34:45 PM


Dont forget that some corals  Ex: Xenia  relay on phosphate to propagate and live ...

  i alway keep some low level in my tank !!


  Thanks , Hope this help

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