Simultaneous removal of nutrients in a novel anaerobicanoxic. The two little fishies phosban reactor 550 is designed with the upflow. 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. The size is great and the phosban keeps my gfo tumbling far better than the brs reactor ever did. Tlf phosban reactor, geo fluidized reactor, reef octopus. I have a two little fishies phosban reactor 550 on my tank. A mixture of tributyl phosphate, dibutyl phosphate, and paraffinic hydrocarbon diluent. Phosban reactor 150 the reefuge marine aquarium reef. How much phosban media should i use in my phosban 150. Apr 25, 2012 the size is great and the phosban keeps my gfo tumbling far better than the brs reactor ever did.
Jan 19, 2007 hey steven, i set up carbon in a reactor the same method as with phos media. Two little fishies gfo phosban reactor 150 marine depot. Two little fishies atlpbr550 gfo phosban reactor 550. By pushing water from the bottom upward through a dispersion plate, it forces an even distribution of water through the media and prevents channeling. Find great deals on ebay for phosban reactor 150 and phosban reactor 550.
Phosban reactor 550 gfoalgae solution part 1 youtube. World fertilizer trends and outlook to 2020 food and agriculture. Replacement two little fishies phosban reactor 550, connector, pvc black, part i. The phosban 150 can be mounted under the aquarium or hung on the back of the aquarium. Two little fishies gfo phosban reactor 550 marine depot. 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. 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. 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. The phosban reactor 150 is designed with the upflow principle to achieve the most efficient use of phosban or other chemical filter media. Operating instructions for the phosban reactor 150 two little fishies. How to build a phosban 550 biopellet reactor youtube.
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. Phosban reactors questions equipment forum nanoreef. Monoammonium phosphate map international plant nutrition. The two little fishies phosban reactor 550 can be installed inline, insump, or as a hang on back hob using the provided attachment. Description the phosban reactor150 is designed with the upflow principle to achieve the most efficient use of phosban or other chemical filter media. 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. The phosban reactor 550 comes stock with extension parts. 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. Evaluation of tubular reactor designs for supercritical water oxidation. The phosban reactor 550 can be mounted hanging on the back of the aquarium or below the aquarium. Multiple reactors may be used for larger aquariums. 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. The phosban reactor 150 can hold up to 3 cups of carbon.
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. Pdf phosphorous is the main and key nutrient in freshwater systems which is. The phosban reactor 150 is designed to push water upwards from the bottom and through the media. Phosban reactor and geo fluidized reactor your best choice for your saltwater aquarium needs in ohio and online. 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. The phosban reactor 150 has become a staple amongst most aquarists who keep sps corals. The phosban reactor is designed with the upflow principle to achieve the most efficient use of phosban or other chemical filter media. You will need to supply your own pump or powerhead and tubing. Phosban reactor 150 two little fishies bulk reef supply. Two little fishies foam disks for phosban reactor 550 2 pk. 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. The phosban reactor 550 is designed to push water upwards from the bottom and through the media.
Phosban reactor, gfo and carbon, confusing 3reef aquarium. Biocube 29 phosban reactor reef2reef saltwater and reef. Two little fishies phosban reactor 150 two little fishes. In the market scenario, phosphate deposits will only be processed. 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. 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. 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 replacement phosban reactor 550 discs 2pack.
The reactor includes the reactor, hose clamps for your tubing and a ball valve to fine tune the flow rate. Instead, i opt to put gac in a phosban reactor made by two little fishies, where water is pumped through the media. It can be mounted hanging on the back of the aquarium or below the aquarium. This forces an even distribution of water throughout the media and prevents channeling from occurring. The two little fishies phosban reactor 150 can be mounted hanging on the back of the aquarium. The threaded lid design makes servicing quick and easy. Two little fishies phosban reactor 150 fresh n marine. The hoban reactor is designed with the up flow principle to achieve the most efficient use of hoban or other chemical filter media. I only kept a small volume in that reactor as well and it struggles.
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. Two little fishies phosban reactor 550 filters aquarium. World and regional phosphate fertilizer demand forecasts. The 550 employs the same upflow principle, which most efficiently uses phosban or filter media of your choice. I just put an avast marine mr5 in using the same pump i had for the tlf150. 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. Try to compare prices phosban and granular ferric oxide are the same thing, bulk reef supply has it pretty cheap. Up to 750 grams of phosban media can fit in the media chamber at one time, as long as you do not. The phosban 550 is compatible with any pump that uses 12 tubing and a flow rate between 100 and 250gph. 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. Black reticulated foam sponges used to replace the original parts from the phosban reactor model 550. 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. As pictured, there is only quantity one with each order.
Nov 30, 2014 i have a two little fishies phosban reactor 550 on my tank. The phosban reactor 550 is designed with the upflow principle to achieve the most efficient use of phosban or other chemical filter media. Derived from rubber tip from disposable syringe plunger. Pdf removal of phosphate from municipal wastewater using. Two little fishies phosban reactor 150 premium aquatics. 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.
An anaerobicaerobicanoxic modified sbr reactor was used in 4 different operating phases. Set of two black reticulated foam sponges to replace original parts two little fishies. Phosban is usually pretty expensive on the 20 dollar side for 150grams. Two little fishies gfo phosban reactor 550 owners manual. I would recommend getting a reactor for each separately that way you can change the media in the separately. In this video i will be upgrading my current two little fishies phosban 150 biopellet reactor to the two little fishies phosban 550. The phosban reactor 150 is designed with the upflow. I was very tired and fed up with the crazy algae blooms, after doing lots of research online, i purchased a phosban reactor. 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. Aquarium size one reactor for up to 150 gallons 568 liters. Nuclear generating capacity and reactorrelated uranium requirements. Two little fishies tlf has released their new phosban reactor 550, a larger version of the hugely popular phosban 150 model. This part is also a replacement part for the phosban reactor 150, though its not listed on the operation instructions parts list.
Two little fishies phosban reactor 550 premium aquatics. 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. By pushing water from the bottom upward through a dispersion plate, it forces an even distribution of. 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. Phosban reactor 150 guppys aquarium products online. Reef addicts how to replace carbon gac in a phosban reactor. Removal efficiency for cod input concentration of 55010 mgl. 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. If you dont get enough flow through the gfo it will clump up. Browse a wide range of reef phosban reactor products online. So much so that you often see phosban used interchangeably with the term gfo or granular ferric oxide.