How do you use PhosBan?

[brians_224]

Thanks for your time.

How do you use Two Little Fishies PhosBan? Do you have to use a reactor?

TIA

[Ti]

bag in sump, canister, reactor.

[brians_224]

Thanks.

Any ideas as to the amount needed to lower 65 gallons from .12 to .03 ppm?

How quick will it reduce it?

[Konadog]

The proper way to use it is in a fluidized reactor, it's far less efficient in a bag and has a greater chance of turning to a solid mass. If you have never used it before, I would suggest using 1/4 of the recommended amount for your size tank to start with and move up from there. PhosBan works fairly fast and can cause problems if not checked. I think the manufacturers recommend one gm per gallon, but I would start out with much less and test frequently in the beginning.

[brians_224]

Thanks....test what specifically? I think I've read that it can cause problems with ph and alk?

[Ti]

Start out with a little at a time and keep an eye on the KH/PH

[Konadog]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6567672#post6567672 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by brians_224
Thanks....test what specifically? PhosBan is used to lower Phosphates, test for Phosphates. I have heard of some of the Phosphate binders also causing problems with Alk and Ph, so keep an eye on those also.