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09/15/2007, 07:30 AM | #251 | |
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09/15/2007, 08:21 AM | #252 | |
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it wasn't wet but it was moist. lol
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09/15/2007, 08:32 AM | #253 | |
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09/15/2007, 09:11 AM | #254 |
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i finally got my phosphate reactor (phosban150)
and anxious to get it going as my phosphates yesterday measured in at .052... hooked it up and running yesterday but havent put in any media yet might recom for those just getting started w/ phosp remover a water change before hooking up the the media... it might make it last longer... in my rush yesterday to get it hooked up i realized this at the last minute. so just decided to wait and do it right... also adding carbon at same time (not in same reactor) so prob better for longevity of both question for those already running reactors i hooked up a rio50 onto the reactor which is placed in the final sector of the sump (after the skimmer and fuge) w/ the return line running back across to the initial stage of the sump... but the flow seems very (((low))) coming out of the reactor i havent added the media yet to see how it 'tumbles' but it just doesnt seem like this little flow would make much of a difference in removing the po4... espec on a 210 gal system any comments ? thanks and regards |
09/15/2007, 09:43 AM | #255 |
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IMO the water change (unless you normally don't do them) isn't going to make any significant difference in longevity nor is the carbon. it's hard to determine what your definition of 'very (((low)))' is, my reactors have about the flow you'd get if siphoning (not under pressure) with a 1/4" RO/DI line.
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09/15/2007, 10:16 AM | #256 | |
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thanks for the reply! since dealing w/ this whole po4 issue in my system which has been about 3 -4 mos... the po4 has always been lower perhaps as much as 1/2 or close to it after a hoh change (been hovering around .05)... just seems logical to do a hoh change before adding the media was just my opinion for what it was worth i wanted to see if i could get the po4 down (and better hoh quality) by increasing flow, skimming, adding 50gal refuge/macro and basic husbandry - vacing sump/dsb etc etc - none of which made a dent whatsoever (in the readings atleast) and i really wanted to avoid a dedicated media/reactor/additional pump/filter sock and an additional EXPENSE if it was possible... although it didnt affect the readings whatsoever it was worth the effort as my tank is all the better for it and showing it! the flow is perhaps about the same as you described if not a little bit less, so the point is that it doesnt require much flow thru the reactor... i still might try a rio600 and adjust the flow accordingly that way instead regards |
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09/15/2007, 11:27 AM | #257 | |
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09/15/2007, 11:39 AM | #258 | |
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OK!!! maybe its .25 lower... or .33 or .356 regards |
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09/26/2007, 01:50 PM | #259 |
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Great thread.
Ya I read all of it.
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09/26/2007, 01:58 PM | #260 |
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How do you guys rinse the GFO? When using a Phosban reactor.
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09/26/2007, 02:25 PM | #261 |
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I've got a vinyl hose about 12" long that i stick between my RO spout at the sink and the reactor and flush it till it's clear.
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09/26/2007, 03:24 PM | #262 |
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Just pile it in and let the first 2-3 gallons flow through into a bucket. You can crank up the flow or shake it a bit to release loose particles.
That's what I do with my custom reactor and ROWA.
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09/27/2007, 08:03 AM | #263 |
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quick questions:
1. Would i be as successful to run Kent Phosphate Sponge in a filter bag inside my canister? Also should i run Black Diamond carbon while running the phsophate remover? |
09/27/2007, 08:22 AM | #264 |
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yes the Kent PO4 Sponge will work inside a canister filter, and the carbon isn't necessary just because you're running the PO4 remover.
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09/27/2007, 08:47 AM | #265 |
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*crosses finger* hopefully this will work, if not, phosban reactor here i come!
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09/27/2007, 10:31 AM | #266 |
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So is the general consensus that the no-name brands (like Drs. brand and Two Part brand) are just as good (i.e. the same thing) as phosban? Does anyone have the experience to back this up?
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09/27/2007, 11:25 AM | #267 |
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last week i got a 5g bucket of the bulk from 2part solution, it's the same as PhosBan.
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09/27/2007, 11:44 AM | #268 |
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LobsterOfJustice,
It's the same stuff... there are only like 2 companies that actually make the GFO. These other companies buy the GFO from them and relabel it. I just purchased a 1 gal bucket of the GFO pellets from 2part.... and some viaaqua poly reactors from marine depot. ... Guys, can you run GFO and Carbon in the same reactor ? |
09/27/2007, 11:46 AM | #269 |
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I prefer running them in different reactors for two reasons. They require different flow rates to properly fluidize, and they have different "lifespans".
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09/27/2007, 12:55 PM | #270 |
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Has anyone tried reactivating the GFO in the oven and tested that?
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09/27/2007, 12:59 PM | #271 |
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GFO can't be 'reactivated'
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09/27/2007, 01:40 PM | #272 |
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JetCat USA – Great thread! Have you ever had or heard of the PhosBan become hard as a rock? Twice now I have had the media stop percolating after about a month and I’ve had to use a bit of muriatic acid to dissolve it and get it out of the reactor. I’m thinking it is calcium but not sure. My water tests are excellent with ALK at 8 dKH and calcium at 410 ppm. I’m using a kalk reactor with an Osmolater for ATO, use a separate reactor for carbon and dose 3 ml of Randy’s part two a day for ALK and I rarely have to dose any calcium. I put the whole 150 g’s in the reactor from Two Little Fishies. Maybe not enough flow? I try and make sure it percolates and doesn’t grind per the instructions. Thanks for the help!
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09/27/2007, 02:29 PM | #273 |
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it's the carbonates that are bonding to the media that cause it to clump, it's usually an indication of elevated Alk or to low a flow in the media. if you get it consistently clumping you might want to increase the flow some or try the pelletized version GFO.
the only time i had it happen was when my Kalk reactor was dumping into the same compartment as the feed pump to the PO4 reactor. |
09/27/2007, 03:09 PM | #274 |
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I’m going to go back and retest ALK. I use Salifert test kits and I just received a new one so will see if they vary. My reactor is feed by my return pump one compartment over. Thanks for the help!
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09/27/2007, 03:19 PM | #275 |
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I'd defiantly recommend comparing that new Salifert kit with a known reference, I've had a couple the past few weeks that were off, one by 33% to the high side.
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