Two little fishies phosban reactor 150 two little fishes. The phosban reactor 150 is designed with the upflow. Phosban reactor and geo fluidized reactor your best choice for your saltwater aquarium needs in ohio and online. The phosban 550 is compatible with any pump that uses 12 tubing and a flow rate between 100 and 250gph. Two little fishies tlf has released their new phosban reactor 550, a larger version of the hugely popular phosban 150 model. Description the phosban reactor150 is designed with the upflow principle to achieve the most efficient use of phosban or other chemical filter media. Simultaneous removal of nutrients in a novel anaerobicanoxic. Monoammonium phosphate map international plant nutrition. I have twice as much media in it than is supposed to be used in the tlf150, and so far the bubbling with new pellets is far superior to what i was getting out of the 150 compared as new pallets with. I only kept a small volume in that reactor as well and it struggles. The phosban reactor 150 has become a staple amongst most aquarists who keep sps corals. Two little fishies phosban reactor 550 filters aquarium. The threaded lid design makes servicing quick and easy.
I have a two little fishies phosban reactor 550 on my tank. Phosban reactor 150 guppys aquarium products online. The phosban 150 can be mounted under the aquarium or hung on the back of the aquarium. You will need to supply your own pump or powerhead and tubing. I show how versatile this reactor can be, different ways to setup a two little fishies reactor, problems with the reactor, and how to rinse out gfo for use in a saltwater reef aquarium. The phosban reactor 550 can be mounted hanging on the back of the aquarium or below the aquarium. Derived from rubber tip from disposable syringe plunger. Phosban is usually pretty expensive on the 20 dollar side for 150grams. The phosban reactor 550 is designed to push water upwards from the bottom and through the media.
By pushing water from the bottom upward through a dispersion plate, it forces an even distribution of water through the media and prevents channeling. Two little fishies phosban reactor 150 fresh n marine. This forces an even distribution of water throughout the media and prevents channeling from occurring. The phosban reactor 150 is designed with the upflow principle to achieve the most efficient use of phosban or other chemical filter media. I run both reactors off of one pump and made a simple manifold out of pvc with ball valves to control the flow to each reactor. Operating instructions for the phosban reactor 150 two little fishies.
The phosban reactor 150 is designed to push water upwards from the bottom and through the media. By pushing water from the bottom upward through a dispersion plate, it forces an even distribution of water through the media, and prevents channeling. The 550 employs the same upflow principle, which most efficiently uses phosban or filter media of your choice. If you dont get enough flow through the gfo it will clump up. The two little fishies phosban reactor 150 extension kit can be used with the two little fishies phosban reactor for a clean installation on the back of an aquarium using the ball valve and clamp that come with the phosban reactor 150.
Replacement two little fishies phosban reactor 550, connector, pvc black, part i. Aquarium size one reactor for up to 150 gallons 568 liters. Two little fishies gfo phosban reactor 550 owners manual. This is called active filtration, and what i recommend to everyone. The phosban reactor is designed with the upflow principle to achieve the most efficient use of phosban or other chemical filter media. Up to 750 grams of phosban media can fit in the media chamber at one time, as long as you do not exceed the 8 inch height restriction. Jan 19, 2007 hey steven, i set up carbon in a reactor the same method as with phos media. Removal efficiency for cod input concentration of 55010 mgl. The phosban reactor 150 can hold up to 3 cups of carbon. Evaluation of tubular reactor designs for supercritical water oxidation. I just put an avast marine mr5 in using the same pump i had for the tlf150. The phosban reactor 550 is designed with the upflow principle to achieve the most efficient use of phosban or other chemical filter media. Pdf phosphorous is the main and key nutrient in freshwater systems which is.
The size is great and the phosban keeps my gfo tumbling far better than the brs reactor ever did. The phosban reactor 550 comes stock with extension parts. Monoammonium phosphate map is a widely used source of p and n. Apr 25, 2012 the size is great and the phosban keeps my gfo tumbling far better than the brs reactor ever did. The hoban reactor is designed with the up flow principle to achieve the most efficient use of hoban or other chemical filter media. These sponges may also be used for dividing the column in a reactor to segregate different types of chemical filter media, such as activated carbon, phosban, or adsorption resins. World and regional phosphate fertilizer demand forecasts. Restricting the flow on the exit pipe pressurizes the reactor and can cause leaks. World fertilizer trends and outlook to 2020 food and agriculture.
Tlf rates the 550 model as being able to accommodate up to a 600 gallon system. An anaerobicaerobicanoxic modified sbr reactor was used in 4 different operating phases. As pictured, there is only quantity one with each order. Operating instructions for the phosban reactor 150 technical data capacity use with up to a maximum of 200 grams 385 ml of phosban, or a media height of 5 inches cm. Two little fishies gfo phosban reactor 150 marine depot. The reactor includes the reactor, hose clamps for your tubing and a ball valve to fine tune the flow rate. By pushing water from the bottom upward through a dispersion plate, it forces an even distribution of. Try to compare prices phosban and granular ferric oxide are the same thing, bulk reef supply has it pretty cheap. Biocube 29 phosban reactor reef2reef saltwater and reef. Unfollow phosban reactor to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Nov 30, 2014 i have a two little fishies phosban reactor 550 on my tank. In this video i will be upgrading my current two little fishies phosban 150 biopellet reactor to the two little fishies phosban 550. Two little fishies phosban reactor 550 two little fishies tlf has released their new phosban reactor 550, a larger version of the hugely popular phosban 150 model. Reef addicts how to replace carbon gac in a phosban reactor.
Find great deals on ebay for phosban reactor 150 and phosban reactor 550. The two little fishies phosban reactor 150 can be mounted hanging on the back of the aquarium. This part is also a replacement part for the phosban reactor 150, though its not listed on the operation instructions parts list. Phosban reactor 150 the reefuge marine aquarium reef. Oct 27, 20 phosban reactor 150 the phosban reactor 150 is designed with the upflow principle to achieve the most efficient use of phosban or other chemical filter media. Browse a wide range of reef phosban reactor products online. It can be mounted hanging on the back of the aquarium or below the aquarium. Jul 25, 2012 phosban is best used in an upflow filter such as the phosban reactor, but the flow must be reduced sufficiently to prevent the granules from tumbling, which would grind them into powder. Phosban reactors questions equipment forum nanoreef. The two little fishies phosban reactor 150 is designed with the upflow principle to achieve the most efficient use of phosban or other chemical filter media. Phosban reactor 150 two little fishies bulk reef supply.
Two little fishies phosban reactor 550 premium aquatics. So far it is very exciting to look at and cant wait for the results. Hey steven, i set up carbon in a reactor the same method as with phos media. So much so that you often see phosban used interchangeably with the term gfo or granular ferric oxide. The two little fishies phosban reactor 550 is designed with the upflow. The biopellets are worn down and its time to add some more, but i can not open the damn thing its hard enough getting into the position i have to in order to reach it, but even if i had it in my lap i can tell the top is not going to budge.
I would recommend getting a reactor for each separately that way you can change the media in the separately. Two little fishies gfo phosban reactor 550 marine depot. Phosban is best used in an upflow filter such as the phosban reactor, but the flow must be reduced sufficiently to prevent the granules from tumbling, which would grind them into powder. Two little fishies atlpbr550 gfo phosban reactor 550. A mixture of tributyl phosphate, dibutyl phosphate, and paraffinic hydrocarbon diluent. Pdf removal of phosphate from municipal wastewater using. The two little fishies phosban reactor 550 is designed with the uplflow principle to achieve the most effecient use of phosban or other chemical filter media. Two little fishies phosban reactor the phosban reactor is designed with the upflow principle to achieve the most efficient use of phosban or other chemical filter media by pushing water from the bottom upward through a dispersion plate, it forces an even distribution of water through the media. Two little fishies foam disks for phosban reactor 550 2 pk. Nuclear generating capacity and reactorrelated uranium requirements.
Two little fishies phosban reactor 150 premium aquatics. Phosban reactor 550 gfoalgae solution part 1 youtube. How to build a phosban 550 biopellet reactor youtube. I was very tired and fed up with the crazy algae blooms, after doing lots of research online, i purchased a phosban reactor. The reactor is emptied of the old media and rinsed, new dry media is placed in the reactor and put back together, then i attach a small power head with a spare ball valve attached inline to control the flow rate and run about 10g of rodi water through the reactor, then place back into the running system.
Just run it next to your system and place the reactor on a shelf or table next to it or on top of the chiller if running mh the tubing to the pump from the chamber chosen and dial it in correctly. To meet the demand of larger tanks and reduce the number of phosban reactors needed, tlf has created the phosban 550 reactor for aquariums up to 600. Tlf phosban reactor, geo fluidized reactor, reef octopus. Phosban reactor 550 the phosban reactor 550 is designed with the upflow principle to achieve the most efficient use of phosban or other chemical filter media.
Phosban reactor, gfo and carbon, confusing 3reef aquarium. How much phosban media should i use in my phosban 150. Instead, i opt to put gac in a phosban reactor made by two little fishies, where water is pumped through the media. Jan 20, 2014 i show how versatile this reactor can be, different ways to setup a two little fishies reactor, problems with the reactor, and how to rinse out gfo for use in a saltwater reef aquarium.
Includes ball valve for regulating flow, and flexible connection fittings that rotate 180 degrees to allow a perfect custom fit to your installation. In the market scenario, phosphate deposits will only be processed. The biopellets are worn down and its time to add some more, but i can not open the damn thing its hard enough getting into the position i have to in order to reach it, but even if i had. Up to 750 grams of phosban media can fit in the media chamber at one time, as long as you do not. Two little fishies replacement phosban reactor 550 discs 2pack. The two little fishies phosban reactor 550 can be installed inline, insump, or as a hang on back hob using the provided attachment. By pushing water from the bottom upward through a dispersion plate, it forces an even. Aug 08, 2012 i was very tired and fed up with the crazy algae blooms, after doing lots of research online, i purchased a phosban reactor.
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