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[weathermen]

Hi all

I’ve had an idea not sure if it would work, I’m running a Kent Marine reactor for phos removal, I also want to add Seachem Matrix and carbon to my system in the sump, as we all know the price of reactors are real high! Has anyone ever used an internal filter in a sump running carbon or any other filter media? Is this a good idea or not?

 

[ox5477]

well there are cases of running an external canister with carbon and phos-x but to use the other stuff would actually prob be detrimental as they will pump out nitrate which = not good. as long as you dont use a filter sponge/bio-ceramics or other common filter media you should be fine. For mechanical filtration, use filter floss.

Ox

 

[weathermen]

right!

I think I might go down the reactor route again, Keny Marine is £44 so that's not to much,

cheers for response.