J jft Plecostomus MFK Member Aug 24, 2010 458 35 61 PA Apr 24, 2011 #1 anybody do this and did you have to restraint the beads due to size somehow please advise as I would like to try this .thanks in advance.
anybody do this and did you have to restraint the beads due to size somehow please advise as I would like to try this .thanks in advance.
R reptileguy2727 Feeder Fish MFK Member Dec 12, 2005 850 1 0 Northern Virginia Apr 24, 2011 #2 I have three phosban reactors in a chain on my reef. First one has Matrix Carbon, second is GFO, third is purigen. It has the sponge to help keep media in it, but a finer pad or lower flow may be needed if the pump you are using pushes media out.
I have three phosban reactors in a chain on my reef. First one has Matrix Carbon, second is GFO, third is purigen. It has the sponge to help keep media in it, but a finer pad or lower flow may be needed if the pump you are using pushes media out.
J jft Plecostomus MFK Member Aug 24, 2010 458 35 61 PA Apr 24, 2011 #3 Thanks I appreciate your advice I was going to use a aquaclear pump ,smaller size on the larger Phosban 550 reactor.
Thanks I appreciate your advice I was going to use a aquaclear pump ,smaller size on the larger Phosban 550 reactor.
R reptileguy2727 Feeder Fish MFK Member Dec 12, 2005 850 1 0 Northern Virginia Apr 24, 2011 #4 That should be fine. I think I have some floss on top of the purigen under the foam to keep it in.