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Reef Discussion => Equipment => Topic started by: Secondgen on December 25, 2007, 20:48:11

Title: Phosphate Remover?
Post by: Secondgen on December 25, 2007, 20:48:11

What is the best phosphate removing media. I got an Aqua C XP reactor for Chrismas and need to buy some media. I would appreciate some ideas. Thanks all.

Title: Re: Phosphate Remover?
Post by: micki on December 25, 2007, 20:49:19

I use phosban

Title: Re: Phosphate Remover?
Post by: Secondgen on December 25, 2007, 20:51:11

That was my first choice Mick, but I thought I heard at one of the meetings someone mention RowaPhos.

Title: Re: Phosphate Remover?
Post by: micki on December 25, 2007, 20:53:41

I've heard of that but I don't know anythingabout it. I don't remember why I went with phosban when I started. I emember checking several and went with this one.

Title: Re: Phosphate Remover?
Post by: Secondgen on December 25, 2007, 20:54:27

And it has worked out good for you Micki?

Title: Re: Phosphate Remover?
Post by: micki on December 25, 2007, 20:55:14

Yep  In fact I need to order more. Thanks for the reminder!  :)

Title: Re: Phosphate Remover?
Post by: Secondgen on December 25, 2007, 20:56:16

How often do you replace?

Title: Re: Phosphate Remover?
Post by: micki on December 25, 2007, 21:00:45

Every time we do a water change.  However, I think Melev on RC tests his water coming out of the reactor. If the test is rising he will then change it out. I haven't tested in a while so I don't now what mine is right now.  I need to get ont hat.  :)

Title: Re: Phosphate Remover?
Post by: verper on December 25, 2007, 21:02:23

I've used RowaPhos for a few years now.  I switched a few months ago to twopartsolutions' phosphate removing media.  I had my water tested after using the new stuff with a colorimeter and the phosphates were .03 (which is good).  It is way cheaper than the Rowa if you use it all of the time like I do.  Something like $50 for a 1/2 gallon versus a pint.

The only one you want to stay away from is Phosguard.  It is aluminum based versus iron based in most of the other media.  The aluminum can leach out into your water per some experts, which is bad.

Title: Re: Phosphate Remover?
Post by: Secondgen on December 25, 2007, 21:02:36

I just kinda go by how well everything is doing. I hardly ever test unless there are serious problems.

Title: Re: Phosphate Remover?
Post by: Secondgen on December 25, 2007, 21:03:55

Thanks Scott where do you buy that stuff at?

Title: Re: Phosphate Remover?
Post by: verper on December 25, 2007, 21:07:06

Just like the name says - twopartsolution   I don't know of anyone else that sells it that cheap.

Title: Re: Phosphate Remover?
Post by: Secondgen on December 25, 2007, 21:08:26

Thanks Scott I will check em out.

Title: Re: Phosphate Remover?
Post by: micki on December 25, 2007, 21:22:59

Scott, I can't find RowaPhos on their site.  They have Ferric Oxide, is that the same thing?

Title: Re: Phosphate Remover?
Post by: verper on December 25, 2007, 21:28:51

Quote from: verper on December 25, 2007, 21:02:23

I switched a few months ago to twopartsolutions' phosphate removing media.

Yes, just not the name.  Supposedly all ferric oxide comes from the same place.  I bought their pellet version.  Very small pellets.

Title: Re: Phosphate Remover?
Post by: micki on December 25, 2007, 21:30:50

My bad, I read that wrong.  I wonder how it compares to phosban?

Title: Re: Phosphate Remover?
Post by: Secondgen on December 25, 2007, 21:32:59

I think it is the same material Micki.

Title: Re: Phosphate Remover?
Post by: MechanicalEngineer on December 25, 2007, 21:33:49

I've used Phosban fine for about 6 months now in my reactor.  I've been wanting to switch over to something else, but keep getting Phosban for too cheap.  It's good if you need something local.  I change mine about every other month, but I don't have many fish.

Title: Re: Phosphate Remover?
Post by: verper on December 25, 2007, 21:36:23

Quote from: verper on December 25, 2007, 21:28:51

Supposedly all ferric oxide comes from the same place.

For further reading:

http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-11/rhf/index.php

Title: Re: Phosphate Remover?
Post by: verper on December 25, 2007, 21:37:41

Quote from: MechanicalEngineer on December 25, 2007, 21:33:49

I've been wanting to switch over to something else, but keep getting Phosban for too cheap.  It's good if you need something local.

You got a supplier you aren't tellin' us about?  :laugh:

Title: Re: Phosphate Remover?
Post by: MechanicalEngineer on December 25, 2007, 21:38:36

It's called used supplies.   ;D  You know I'd hook ya up otherwise!!!

Title: Re: Phosphate Remover?
Post by: verper on December 25, 2007, 21:44:28

yeah, yeah, yeah ........    :laugh:

Title: Re: Phosphate Remover?
Post by: JoeAyers on December 25, 2007, 22:08:42

I use the GFO form twopartsolutions as well. might be a good group buy if everyone is interested. They are pretty good about cutting deals for clubs on large orders.

Joe