what types of media

[pufferchris]

just wondering what types of media you all use in your phos band reacters

 

[cr500_af]

I use Seachem Phosgard and carbon.

 

[pufferchris]

haha good answer i just picked up a nautilus phos band reacter what size pump would you recommend gph wise ?

 

[weaglereefer]

Big enough so the media bubbles, not so big that it tumbles. Really, you'll be lucky to get one just right, so you'll likely want to get a decent sized one (say MJ-1200) and put a valve in-line.

 

[pufferchris]

Seachem Phosgard and carbon

how does the seachem phosgard work out for you? and how often do you need to replace it?

 

[pufferchris]

au01st

so a mag4 should do

 

[pufferchris]

thanks for all the fast replies and advice

 

[pufferchris]

off topic but can i buy a membership at any sponsor store or does it have to be through pay pal??

 

[weaglereefer]

PufferChris;527917 wrote: au01st

so a mag4 should do

I'm not familiar with that reactor, so I don't know how big it is, but I imagine a Mag 4 is overkill. Most media reactors will want 100-150 gph.

 

[pufferchris]

then a mj 1200 it is thanks

 

[pufferchris]

now thats a good idea !

i take that as a no :shout:

 

[ralph atl]

BRS pellet GFO & Marineland Carbon

 

[cr500_af]

PufferChris;527913 wrote: Seachem Phosgard and carbon

how does the seachem phosgard work out for you? and how often do you need to replace it?

Truthfully, I don't know what the exact results are... I know I have phosphate in my system and it's just another tool to help fight it, along with light feeding.

I change the Phosguard probably more than I have to. I use filter floss at both "ends" of the media for mechanical filtration, and I change everything in the reactor as soon as that starts to look dirty. From bottom of the reactor to the top, it goes:
Floss--Phosgard--carbon-- floss.