Phosphate Problem

[jaylam]

Hi,

I tested my Phosphate level today and it's 1.0 ppm which if I go by the instructions on the test kit I must times this by 3 to allow for Phosphate in the substrate and rock which I think it why my leather coral and mushroom are looking ill.

Now I have added some Rowaphos to my skimmer media chamber but what else could I do to lower the level?

I don't have a sump my setup is as follows:

Juwel 260
HOB Deltec MCE600 skimmer
Ehiem pro 3 external filter
27kg of live rock

I did a 20% water change on Tuesday.

Jay

 

[seffieuk]

Consider buying a reactor and feed less?

Seffie x

 

[jaylam]

Consider buying a reactor and feed less?

Seffie x

Feeding less I have started, I think I do over feed a bit (who doesn't) as for reactor I don't know much about them. How do they work, can I connect it to my external ehiem filter? and what do you recommend?

 

[ozzie2011]

http/cgi.ebay.co.uk/Midi-Reactor-Phosphate-500mls-/120351654316?pt=UK_Pet_Supplies_Fish&hash=item1c058481ac

http/cgi.ebay.co.uk/TUNZE-PUMP-MINI-5024-040-MARINE-NANO-REEF-POWERHEAD-/220651743152?pt=UK_Pet_Supplies_Fish&hash=item335fde67b0

Is what I use with phosban, and gives me zero Phos

 

[jaylam]

http/cgi.ebay.co.uk/Midi-Reactor-Phosphate-500mls-/120351654316?pt=UK_Pet_Supplies_Fish&hash=item1c058481ac

http/cgi.ebay.co.uk/TUNZE-PUMP-MINI-5024-040-MARINE-NANO-REEF-POWERHEAD-/220651743152?pt=UK_Pet_Supplies_Fish&hash=item335fde67b0

Is what I use with phosban, and gives me zero Phos

Will this rector work if I connect it to my ehiem instead of having another seperate pump?

 

[ozzie2011]

I guess with some diy skills you could do it however I wouldnt try. First the eheim flow is going to be way more than you need so you will nee a tap to regulate it plus there will be the issues when you have to disconnect to change the media etc.

The pump I have put up before is only the size of a box of matches so not very imposing in your system

 

[jaylam]

I guess with some diy skills you could do it however I wouldnt try. First the eheim flow is going to be way more than you need so you will nee a tap to regulate it plus there will be the issues when you have to disconnect to change the media etc.

The pump I have put up before is only the size of a box of matches so not very imposing in your system

Thanks for the info, still considering the Ehiem way though as my Ehiem comes with a built in flow regulator allowing me to speed up for slow down the flow, will do some investigation.