phosban reactor?

[da1jewfish]

do you have to use the brand phosban in the reactor as the media or can I use something like kent or phosguard? I think it would be ok but I'm not positive.

[Coralaholic]

Do not use Phosguard as it will release Aluminum Oxide which will kill some of the corals, like leather!!!

I also want to know which brand of PO4 absorber is reef safe or other methods to reduce the PO4 concentration, please help us!

[da1jewfish]

x2, I have a few lfs that use it w/o any problems. I am not sure how long they keep it in for.
I found out for sure that other media brands can be used in the phosban reactor.

[johansonp]

You can use whatever brand you like. I prefer the iron oxide based medias, like PhosBan or PhosPure. Rowa makes a good phosphate remover as well.

Paul

[Catpicklesdog]

I always use Rowaphos - never had any problems with it.

[J double R]

Do not use Phosguard as it will release Aluminum Oxide which will kill some of the corals, like leather!!!

I also want to know which brand of PO4 absorber is reef safe or other methods to reduce the PO4 concentration, please help us!

If its any help, i have the Kent phosphate remover and it specifically claims on the package that it DOESNT release aluminum oxide into the water..

[Scribble68]

Rowaphos is the best stuff out there. Pricey, but definitely the best phosphate remover, u never have to worry about it releasing anything back into the water. I wouldn't trust anything else. In this hobby you get what you pay for.