Removal of PO4

[MonsterAquatics]

What method do most people perfer-
ROWAphos Phosphate Removal Media or equivalent or
Blue Life Phosphate Control?
Thanks
I've used both methods and just wondering what others perfer.

[Billybeau1]

[welcome]

A lot of use (including me) like running GFO for PO4 removal. I personally use Warner Marine's PhoSar in a canister filter. Works great for me.

Here is a great article on GFO's

Iron Oxide Hydroxide (GFO)
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-11/rhf/index.htm

[pezcubano]

Hey,
I have another thread going (alkalinity and phosphate issues) and I'm leaning towards the cannister filter Phosar that Billbeau is mentioning. I might purchase the High Capacity Phosar cause my phosphate problem is pretty bad right now.

Will the Phosar be as effective in a micron bag in my sump??

[Percula9]

The best thing would be, is to use a phosphate reactor.

[Billybeau1]

Sorry Perc, when you say the BEST thing, you should choose your words carefully.

Some think using a GFO in a canister filter is the BEST thing.

One should consider tank size, PO4 problem, water flow etc.

Most GFO's work equally as well in a number of media situations. Reactors, Canisters, bag in the sump etc.

Kinda like what salt mix is best. :D Don't get me started :)

[pezcubano]

Monster - I'm going with the bag in sump because of space constraints and plumbing issues associated with a reactor. I'll let you know how it goes. I'm probably going to be installing it this week!
good luck