Media reactor for nano help

[yanni]

Hey all!

I’m looking to get a media reactor to use GFO, or some other phosphate remover for my Waterbox 20, only issue is space for a reactor and setting it up!

I’ve been looking at the two little fishies phos ban reactor 50, but I’d have to figure out a way to hang it off the back of my Waterbox. Just wondering if anyone has any ideas or suggestions before I pull the trigger on one?

 

[Blue Spot Octopus]

TLF reactors have a bracket so it will hang on the back.
Two Little Fishies ATLPBR150 GFO PhosBan Reactor 150$41.96Amazon.comFree shipping
What about just using
Boyd Enterprises Chemi-Pure Elite Superior Filtration Media, 11.74 oz.$18.41Petco.com
Or
Seachem PhosGuard, Size: 250 mL | PetSmart$12.99PetSmart

 

[yanni]

TLF reactors have a bracket so it will hang on the back.
Two Little Fishies ATLPBR150 GFO PhosBan Reactor 150$41.96Amazon.comFree shipping
What about just using
Boyd Enterprises Chemi-Pure Elite Superior Filtration Media, 11.74 oz.$18.41Petco.com
Or
Seachem PhosGuard, Size: 250 mL | PetSmart$12.99PetSmart

I would use tho, but I’m really tempted to try this

https://www.bespokeaquariums.com.au/product/fauna-marin-ultra-phos-004-1000ml-950g/

the idea of a phos remover that keeps po4 around 0.04 for consistency’s sake is a dream, but everyone’s said it’s best used in a reactor

 

[Blue Spot Octopus]

 

[Blue Spot Octopus]

If you put the media in the sock it should work really good, you could give it a try and then if it does not work get the TLF 150, they do make a smaller one but it is pricey. I have Rowa Phos and it is a PITA. Much better choices out there for ease of use.

 

[yanni]

If you put the media in the sock it should work really good, you could give it a try and then if it does not work get the TLF 150, they do make a smaller one but it is pricey. I have Rowa Phos and it is a PITA. Much better choices out there for ease of use.

It’s a pain bc I’ve already removed the sock, and use this instead

 

[Blue Spot Octopus]

I think the TLF 150 reactor should do the trick, I would stay away from RowaPhos and get the new better stuff.
I should be getting my IM 15 cube tank tomorrow
15 NUVO Fusion AIO Cube Aquarium

 

[yanni]

I think the TLF 150 reactor should do the trick, I would stay away from RowaPhos and get the new better stuff.
I should be getting my IM 15 cube tank tomorrow
15 NUVO Fusion AIO Cube Aquarium

Would that reactor not be too big? Thinking maybe the TLF 50 reactor

 

[Blue Spot Octopus]

Almost all reactors are too big, what makes a difference is ease of use,
Two Little Fishies Little Reactor ( Little Reactor Only)
What I do not see is a bracket for hanging on a tank.

Two Little Fishies Phosban Reactor 150 NPX Adaptor
I bought one for my TLF 550 reactor, I have not used it as of yet, but I can try to get it working tomorrow and let you know if I like it or not.

 

[Mr. Mojo Rising]

I don't like the 2 little fishies reactor. Its very cheap material and requires lots of tweeking.

Take a look at the aquamaxx hob media reactor, its the same price as the 2 little fishies one, but million times better quality.

 

[Amstar]

Agree on the aquamaxx. I was actually able to put two in the back chamber of my AIO JBJ - if you can’t fit them then the hang on aquamaxx is a solid choice

 

[Blue Spot Octopus]

Problem is is that he is in Australia and we do not know what is available to him.

 

[Reef.]

I have the Aqua Max in a 14g, great reactor just remember to add floss if using rowa the sponges move with the flow, releasing the rowa.

 

[BaliReefBox]

Buy an water filter canister, an sicce 0.5 or a small 12vdc pump and a few rodi 1/4 fitting and either 3/8 or 1/4 line..

When i had the AIO i used this as a mix of carbon and gfo layered and mixed to stop clumping.. these filter canisters are great and will fit in the back easy...
If you used the sicce just trim/slice off the hose barbs and will thread straight into the housing...if you go the 12v. just cut a small piece of hose to used as a press in fitting... cjheap and cheerful and does the job well

https://www.tokopedia.com/niagarawatermart/housing-filter-transparan-st-2-inch

 

[JJT]

Hey all!

I’m looking to get a media reactor to use GFO, or some other phosphate remover for my Waterbox 20, only issue is space for a reactor and setting it up!

I’ve been looking at the two little fishies phos ban reactor 50, but I’d have to figure out a way to hang it off the back of my Waterbox. Just wondering if anyone has any ideas or suggestions before I pull the trigger on one?

Lifereef makes a hang-on reactor for GFO and any larger granular media. Call them as it is not on the website. It looks just like the media reactor on their media reactor page but it is a hang-on vs the one shown that sets in their sump rack.

 

[yanni]

Thank you everyone!! I’m currently dosing fluconazole, so trying that first then I’m going to look at setting up a reactor. I’ve decided to do a TLF little reactor, and use a sicce nano on it! Thank you all for the help

 

[yanni]

Sadly a lot of options aren’t available in Australia

 

[52728299]

I use a tlf 150 reactor on a 10 gallon.. I am running gfo and purigen in it. With the included ball valve tuning was simple. It's an aio tank so I used a 400gph pump in the return chamber, used a barb splitter and with soft tubing have the reactor underneath the tank in a small cabinet. I used u-bend hardware attached to the back of the tank for a cleaner look. So far it's working great.

 

[Townes_Van_Camp]

I've always used a small aquaclear filter for gfo and carbon on my nano. It's not fancy but it's also not permanent.

 

[yanni]

I've always used a small aquaclear filter for gfo and carbon on my nano. It's not fancy but it's also not permanent.

Any pics of it mate?