Phosban Reactor 150

[bkhunt]

When I bought me system used I came with the phosban reactor and I have not used it. I am having a problem with getting some red slime, green hair and I have to clean my front glass almost every day. I was wondering if I can run GFO in the phosban reactor and if so how full should I fill it. Should I invest in a BRS dual reactor? Thanks

 

[AZDesertRat]

You would need to test the phosphates first to see if you in fact have a phosphate problem before using any reactor or media.
It does not take much GFO in a reactor, about 10 grams or one level spoonfull per 10 gallons is full strength and you should start with 1/2 that amount in the beginning so you don't shock the system.

Like with any suppplement or additive though you need a test kit and use it on a regular basis before and during to monitor whatever contaminant or element you are worried about, don't just add GFO beacuse someone told you to.

 

[bkhunt]

I have tested for phosphates and they are at about .25. I was hoping that running some GFO or GFO / carbon mix or a dual reactor would eliminate phosphates and eliminate the red slime and maybe green hair. My green hair is only on my power heads and loc line at this time.

Salinity .024
Ph 8.0
Nitrate 5
Nitrite 0
Ammonia 0
dKh 8
Calcium 400
Phosphate .25


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