Phosban reactor

[liferuiner055]

I just purchased a phosban reactor this evening, and I was curious about how much Rowa phosphate media should I start out with in the reactor. My tank is a 65 gal reef, with a 35 gal sump. My phosphates are at about .5 ppm. I just want to be sure, because I have heard that removing phosphates too soon can kill coral, and using too much rowa can lower Ph quite a bit.


Thanks for any help,
Rachel

[rolodex1]

I have a Phosban 150 and I fill it up about half way, maybe a little less than half; I have had no ill effects on the coral.

Shawn

[Ncastro1981]

and you are happy with the results? can some one please give me more explanation on how this system works removing phosphate?

[forddna]

Rowaphos says 1ml per 1gallon saltwater. 150ml doesn't look like very much in the TLF Phosban Reactor, though. I'm not sure...

[AZDesertRat]

Phosban says 150 ml maximum. Start out with 1/2 the recommended dosage for your tank size though and work up over the next media change or two.

[Toddrtrex]

Start of slow. Better to use too little compared to too much for the first time ( or couple of times )

Keep an eye on your Alk.