GFO in media reactor

NorwayEagle · 10/02/2017, 03:33 AM

Hi

I have a Eco Dreambox equipped With both a media filter and a pellet filter. The pellet filter is not in use since I do not use pellet. I use carbon in the mediafilter and a Phosbanreactor hanging on the sumps outside for Rowaphos GFO.

I wonder if anyone use a media, or pellet filter for GFO, and if so, any experiences they would like to share?

ReefClownMIA · 10/02/2017, 10:31 AM

I do - use Rowa and Fauna Marin Ultra Phos in my media reactor. You can just remove the cone in the Pellet filter, and insert sponges top/bottom to keep media contained.

NorwayEagle · 10/10/2017, 01:49 AM

Thanks for input.

I will test at next change of rowaphos.

Since this reactor will be connected to the RD3 Speedy 80W I use as return and another media reactor with carbon, I probably have to increase the pump speed to manage.

slief · 10/10/2017, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by NorwayEagle

Thanks for input.

I will test at next change of rowaphos.

Since this reactor will be connected to the RD3 Speedy 80W I use as return and another media reactor with carbon, I probably have to increase the pump speed to manage.

I would suggest having a valve betweem the reactor and the return pump if you don’t already have one there. That way you can fine tune the flow into the reactor.

ReefClownMIA · 10/10/2017, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by slief

i would suggest having a valve betweem the reactor and the return pump if you don’t already have one there. That way you can fine tune the flow into the reactor.

+1

NorwayEagle · 10/10/2017, 11:39 AM

Of course, the Dreambox has individual valves on the return to tank, and to the two media filters.👍

10/02/2017, 03:33 AM	#1
NorwayEagle Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Baerum in Norway Posts: 75	GFO in media reactor Hi I have a Eco Dreambox equipped With both a media filter and a pellet filter. The pellet filter is not in use since I do not use pellet. I use carbon in the mediafilter and a Phosbanreactor hanging on the sumps outside for Rowaphos GFO. I wonder if anyone use a media, or pellet filter for GFO, and if so, any experiences they would like to share? __________________ NorwayEagle Current Tank Info: 165 gallon mixed reef tank with RoyalExclusiv 45 gallon ECO Dreambox sump, BubbleKing DoubleCone 200 internal skimmer and Philips CoralCare Gen2 ligthing, Tunze Stream 3 circulation and KH controlled with an Alkatronic KH Controller and Dosetronic

10/02/2017, 10:31 AM	#2
ReefClownMIA RC Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Fort Myers, FL Posts: 319	I do - use Rowa and Fauna Marin Ultra Phos in my media reactor. You can just remove the cone in the Pellet filter, and insert sponges top/bottom to keep media contained. __________________ Marco Royal Exclusiv USA - Fort Myers, FL Operations For All Royal Exclusiv / Bubble King questions please refer to our Sponsor forum: http://reefcentral.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=745 Current Tank Info: RS Reefer 450

10/10/2017, 01:49 AM	#3
NorwayEagle Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Baerum in Norway Posts: 75	Thanks for input. I will test at next change of rowaphos. Since this reactor will be connected to the RD3 Speedy 80W I use as return and another media reactor with carbon, I probably have to increase the pump speed to manage. __________________ NorwayEagle Current Tank Info: 165 gallon mixed reef tank with RoyalExclusiv 45 gallon ECO Dreambox sump, BubbleKing DoubleCone 200 internal skimmer and Philips CoralCare Gen2 ligthing, Tunze Stream 3 circulation and KH controlled with an Alkatronic KH Controller and Dosetronic

10/10/2017, 11:39 AM	#6
NorwayEagle Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Baerum in Norway Posts: 75	Of course, the Dreambox has individual valves on the return to tank, and to the two media filters.👍 __________________ NorwayEagle Current Tank Info: 165 gallon mixed reef tank with RoyalExclusiv 45 gallon ECO Dreambox sump, BubbleKing DoubleCone 200 internal skimmer and Philips CoralCare Gen2 ligthing, Tunze Stream 3 circulation and KH controlled with an Alkatronic KH Controller and Dosetronic