Zeolite/Carbon/ Phospate Remover Preparation ?

plyle02 · 12/28/2015, 07:40 AM

As I have read the PDF file, and will be implementing the AF system, at least many components of it, I have a question regarding the handling or preparation methods for the 3 mediums listed above. Do you need to treat the carbon with heat while cleansing? Should the zeolites and phosphate remover soak in RO/DI overnight? Also, I have noticed that all 3 can be combined on one Fluidized RX. What is the time before mediums exhaust and need changing? If they are all relatively close, I see how the 3 in a RX would work well, however, I may decide to use carbon passive in a sock if zeolites and phosphate remover has longer life. While directions may be listed individually on the product, I would be interested to know this information before the products arrive, any feedback would be most appreciated.
Regards,

Aquaforest · 12/28/2015, 07:53 AM

Carbon - You have to rinse that in hot RO/DI water
Phosphate Minus - Don't have to be rinse - that brown color is normal
Zeo Mix - Have to be rinse in RO/DI water.

You can keep all media in one Fluized RX - We recommend to change alle media every 4 weeks.

Aquaforest

plyle02 · 12/28/2015, 08:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aquaforest

Carbon - You have to rinse that in hot RO/DI water
Phosphate Minus - Don't have to be rinse - that brown color is normal
Zeo Mix - Have to be rinse in RO/DI water.

You can keep all media in one Fluized RX - We recommend to change alle media every 4 weeks.

Aquaforest

Perfect, thank you very much for the quick response, looking forward to converting my system.
Kind Regards,

ayionna06 · 01/15/2016, 08:54 PM

If I read your manual correct dosing np pro and pro bio s it eliminates the need for gfo. So does a person use phosohate minus until they get there po4 levels low or run them all in conjunction?

Aquaforest · 01/18/2016, 02:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ayionna06

If I read your manual correct dosing np pro and pro bio s it eliminates the need for gfo. So does a person use phosohate minus until they get there po4 levels low or run them all in conjunction?

Ofcourse - if Your nutrients is low and You dont have to absrorb more You can off Your GFO.

Aquaforest

12/28/2015, 07:40 AM	#1
plyle02 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Lake Helen, FL Posts: 5,526	Zeolite/Carbon/ Phospate Remover Preparation ? As I have read the PDF file, and will be implementing the AF system, at least many components of it, I have a question regarding the handling or preparation methods for the 3 mediums listed above. Do you need to treat the carbon with heat while cleansing? Should the zeolites and phosphate remover soak in RO/DI overnight? Also, I have noticed that all 3 can be combined on one Fluidized RX. What is the time before mediums exhaust and need changing? If they are all relatively close, I see how the 3 in a RX would work well, however, I may decide to use carbon passive in a sock if zeolites and phosphate remover has longer life. While directions may be listed individually on the product, I would be interested to know this information before the products arrive, any feedback would be most appreciated. Regards, __________________ Perry "Anger is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die" ~Buddha~ Current Tank Info: 50 Gallon AIO Cube, Aquamaxx WS-1 Skimmer, LED/ Hybrid 4x24 watt t5

12/28/2015, 07:53 AM	#2
Aquaforest RC Sponsor Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 558	Carbon - You have to rinse that in hot RO/DI water Phosphate Minus - Don't have to be rinse - that brown color is normal Zeo Mix - Have to be rinse in RO/DI water. You can keep all media in one Fluized RX - We recommend to change alle media every 4 weeks. Aquaforest

01/15/2016, 08:54 PM	#4
ayionna06 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 193	If I read your manual correct dosing np pro and pro bio s it eliminates the need for gfo. So does a person use phosohate minus until they get there po4 levels low or run them all in conjunction?