DIY Phosban reactor

[Reptoreef]

Hey, I built one similar to this one only difference is I used a taller "Propel" bottle... works like a charm. Here's a link...

http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=77999

[graphixx]

HE HE HE....... guess what I am building this afternoon!!!!!! thanks Jay!!!

[Tanked]

Thats nice Jason cut and dry simple too.I will be making me one .

[Reptoreef]

Working really well for me... in it I have 50% GAC and 50% Rowa Phos. About 1/3 way up the bottle.

Jason

[graphixx]

jay, i got 2 of them built and running, I am running half reef carbon and half phosban. I have one hooked to a 250gph powerhead and it seems to be working, would you think thats enough flow in there to be allright, the carbon does not look like its being "stirred"

[Reptoreef]

BTW, DO NOT forget to use a floss filter over the exit water holes.

[graphixx]

how much water do you got going into the reactor???? I am using a 250 gph powerhead. should that be enough to work efficiently?

[Reptoreef]

I have about 150 gph on a rio pump... can you see a compairable flow out of the exit holes??? I don't believe you want the carbon moving or it just rubs the other pellets and breaks down. I am under the impression that 50 gph through a reactor is great for up to a 150.

[davejnz]

Thanks for the link J,that looks like it would make an excellent carbon reactor too.I agree,50-75gph would be perfect for a reactor of that size.I've never used Phosphate absorbing media,i've heard so many different stories from people useing it.What are your guys thoughts on PO4 media?

[sticky]

I am interested in making one, can someone post pictures with directions on how to connect it into the system? Sorry novice here I understand how to make it, but not how to implement it.

Thanks

[dakar]

From the instructions, you simply attach a low flow (80-150gph) power head to the input and the water returns to your sump through the holes drilled in the lid of the bottle.

[sticky]

That still doesn't make sense? So the jug sits in my sump/ref and I run a hose to a powerhead?

[Reptoreef]

Sounds like you've got the idea... attach the pump to the reactor(jug) via tubing and set in your sump. The only thing that needs to be submerged is the pump. I don't recommend using as a hang-on due to the chances of leaking.

[sticky]

So is there any water in the reactor? I guess I am trying to figure out the dynamics of how the carbon/phosphate is put into the system? is it just pulled by the powerhead out of the jug in powder form? I was confused by your statement to set it your sump. I thought that meant the jug, but then you said the only thing that needs to be submerged is the pump. As well does the powerhead go to the main tank or in the refugium, or either?

[sticky]

As well what powerhead would be ideal for this setup? I am stopping at the LFS tonight to pick up a tang to put in my QT and could grab a powerhead as well if they have one that would work in stock.

[Reptoreef]

Hold up... I'll draw it up and post it here.

[perpetual98]

Carbon/phosphate isn't put into the system. Water flows through carbon and a phosphate removing "gravel" and back into the system. Think of one of those Hang On filters that have a carbon bag in them. Water flows through the carbon on it's way back into the tank. Now open that carbon bag and add some phosban to it and you've got the same principal.

[Reptoreef]

Hope this helps...

[sticky]

So then would a media bag filled with carbon and phosban do the same thing?

The reason I ask is if you saw my MicroBubbles post I was thinking of converting the chamber where the black sponges are into the "reactor" chamber if I could find a way to get it to work properly.

Or is this something I should do after the refugium instead of before the water enters the refugium.