Reactor

[Jeff Rehling]

Anyone have a GFO reactor sitting in a closet? My classroom tank is a mess with phosphates. Been doing water changes but need help!

 

[sfsuphysics]

There are plenty of lanthanum chloride based solutions on the market PhophateRX is one off the top of my head, I think Two Little Fishies also makes another. Easy way to get phophates under control without needing extra equipment.

 

[Jeff Rehling]

I have phosguard in a media bag, but the AIO tank doesn't really have a high flow area. I have it in one of the overflow media caddies

 

[Bruce Spiegelman]

Doesn't need a high flow area, but Phosguard has to be changed as per directions. You need to monitor phosphate levels while bring ing them down every day or so. You may need to change the phosguard every four days until they're under control. Just be careful not to drop to fast.

 

[Jeff Rehling]

yes, every four days. Thanks

 

[iCon]

AIO - keep that back chamber clear, and I’d consider removing any type of sponge/filter that could possibly collect excess food.

 

[Jeff Rehling]

i have media caddies in each of the overflow. one has marine pure ceramic balls and filter floss in the top chamber. The other had the three IM sponges, but right now it has filter floss and the Phosguard