Phos reactor

[Nang Yuan]

Can someone advise please?

 

I'm think of putting a (rowaphos) phosphate reactor in the cabinet of my Fluval M40.

 

Now - this is a 13G tank, and the recommended dosing of Rowaphos is literally a couple of spoonfuls according to the guide, which seems silly to go into a reactor.

Some people recommend Phosban also, but the dosing issue would be the same no?

 

The rear chambers are full of LR / Skimmer / Heater etc, hence the idea of a reactor.

 

Thx

 

 

[Matteo]

do you have an algae problem?

[JavaJacketOC]

If you decide to add a phosphate reducing material I would suggest starting with Phosguard in a mesh bag in one of your chambers. If you used a very small amount of Rowaphos in a reactor it would just tumble, which you don't want.

[krusing93]

plenty of other/better options for such a small tank like poly filter which will help reduce phosphates and is much cheaper then buying and running a reactor.

[IronChefItaly]

I've kept a pretty successful reef within a 12 gallon fluval edge and all of your best advice has already been stated above. To put it all in one place...

1) your little reef is all of 12 gallons. water changes, water changes, and more water changes.

2) mechanical filtration - filter floss but if you're not so good with husbandry a medium porosity sponge will do. Cleaning it 2-3 times a week is key to remove uneaten food before it breaks down. Excess food is likely the largest contributor to your excess nutrients

3) chemical filtration - reactor is overkill and phosguard works wonders in a media bag. Carbon is pretty standard