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What does a PhosBan Reactor 150 do?
The PhosBan Reactor 150 is designed to push water upwards from the bottom and through the media. This forces an even distribution of water throughout the media and prevents channeling from occurring. This is also great for fluidizing media such as GFO where the filter media needs to tumble gently and evenly.
What does PhosBan Reactor do?
The PhosBan Reactor is designed with the upflow principle to achieve the most efficient use of PhosBan or other chemical filter media. By pushing water from the bottom upward through a dispersion plate, it forces an even distribution of water through the media, and prevents channeling.
What does carbon reactor do?
These multi-purpose in-sump media reactors can be used with carbon and GFO to help eliminate organic pollutants, odors, discolorations and algae fueling elements within marine and reef aquaria.
Is a phosphate reactor necessary?
Without a phosphate reactor, phosphate levels would naturally rise, as phosphates are a byproduct of fish foods. Unchecked, they can rise to levels that are deleterious to any organism that relies on calcification.
Is carbon good for fish?
Despite its limitations, activated carbon is a great tool for keeping your aquarium water clear and your fish healthy. Combined with good maintenance habits, you will be able to keep your fish happy for a long time.
How long does it take for bio pellets to work?
Within 7-10 days after your pellet insertion, Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) begins to work. Once the pellets are inserted in the gluteal area, a consistent dose of Bio-Identical hormones enter the bloodstream.
How often should you change phosphate remover?
Eventually over the space of a couples of months the hair algae should eventually stop coming back. Once it has gone change your phosphate remover and remember to change it every 3 – 6 months.
How often should I change RowaPhos?
The reality for someone blindly using RowaPhos is that they start off at 5 ppm and reduce it to 4 ppm by using the wrong sized pack, which they replace after 2 – 3 months by which time the concentration has returned to or exceeded its original level.
Does carbon remove ammonia?
It is important to understand that there are several important toxins that activated carbon does not remove. Most notably, it does not remove ammonia, nitrite, or nitrate.
Can you have too much carbon in a fish tank?
Yes, if your aquarium has too much CO2 i.e. CO2 levels more than 30 PPM then it is toxic for your fish. This is because if your aquarium has too much CO2 it reduces the ability of fish to take oxygen in and your fish will struggle to get oxygen. This will suffocate the fish and it can even cause death.
Can you clean and reuse activated carbon?
You can recycle your used activated charcoal, also called activated carbon, by baking out the odors and reactivating it. Reuse your charcoal just two or three times, as completely cleaning the pores of the activated carbon proves difficult with home appliances.
How can you tell if activated carbon is still good?
Signs Your Activated Carbon Filter Needs to Be Changed If the water that comes through the filter starts to take on an unpleasant smell or flavor, this is a sign that your filter is long past replacement time.
What is the maximum size of a phosban reactor?
Technical Data Capacity Use with up to a maximum of 200 grams (385 ml) of PhosBan, or a media height of 5 inches (13 cm). Aquarium size One reactor for up to 150 gallons (568 Liters). Multiple reactors may be used for larger aquariums.
Can I use a media bag in the phosban reactor?
Important Notes: Do not use a media bag in the PhosBan Reactor. Simply place PhosBan or other GFO media inside it according to the instructions. Don’tover or under fill the column. Max 5 in (13 cm) of GFO media, min 2 in (5 cm). When using only activated carbon, the entire column can be filled.
How do I attach the lid to the reactor body?
Inside the top of the lid there is a flat plastic washer and on top of it an O-ring. Check to be sure the O-ring is seated properly. With the reactor sittingupright, attach lid on top of the reactor body by inserting the center collar(located on the underside of the lid) over the top of the center tube.