Pump for Phos Reactor

[checkrazr]

Hello - I'm looking to buy the Phosban Reactor 150 and was wondering what's a good pump for it. Also, is anyone using ROWAphos and how do you like this product? Thank you.

 

[Raddogz]

I use a mj 900 = the rowa is good stuff.

 

[CitS]

I use ROWAphos, but not with the reactor.

 

[bareefers]

Would the MJ 900 be too strong?

 

[CitS]

Recommended flow rate: 20-30 gph for 130 grams PhosBan, 30-40 gph for 200 grams.


Edit: Not sure what the flow rate of the pump is...

 

[Natterjak]

I think I'm using a MiniJet.

 

[checkrazr]

Recommended flow rate: 20-30 gph for 130 grams PhosBan, 30-40 gph for 200 grams.


Edit: Not sure what the flow rate of the pump is...

Cits - Yes...I wish they published applicable pumps.

Natterjack - Where did you get the minijet from?

Raddoggz - The specs for MJ400 is already 106 gph. The MJ900 is not too pwerful? Thanks for the info on the ROVAphos. Are you using wool layers or a sock as they reccommend?

Thanks everybody!

 

[Natterjak]

Got it a while ago, but I probably ordered it from Marine Depot.

 

[checkrazr]

Thanks Natterjack! I just checked MD and it stated the mini-404 is flow adjustable!! How do you have yours set?

 

[Apon]

how about a small rio? 50 or 90?

 

[zivic2play]

I use a minijet 606 with mine. But then again i run it in series with a carbon reactor. The 404 should be fine for your app. Just set the speed so the top part of the media looks like it's gently dancing up and down. Too much flow may crush the media and leach into your system. I believe the unit should come with a small ball valve to help adjust the flow. good luck with that.

 

[Raddogz]

The phosban reactor comes with flow control knob.

 

[Elite]

Are you guy sure about the flow control knob? Mine doesn't have it.

I don't use phosban. I use it for carbon. I use MJ400.

 

[Raddogz]

All the new ones have a flow control knob for (half-inch) tubing.

 

[Elite]

I have the new one but I bought it used from Jedi. I guess he didn't give it to me ..

 

[Natterjak]

CheckRAZR - I think I have mine set for full flow, and I just use the flow control knob that comes with the Phosban reactor to throttle it back.

 

[seminolecpa]

I use a MJ 1200 but I have a pretty long way to go I have myine set about halfway. I use PhoSar in my reactor.

 

[checkrazr]

LOL - I'm only planning on going a short distance into my sump. SO now it's a toss up between the minijet or MJ400. Oh - Do you guys also use wool layers or a sock for the media you've chosen? The ROWAphos recommends this. Thanks again to everyone for your input.

 

[Raddogz]

The rowa stuff comes with a media bag.