Control PO4

Dear all bros,

My tank PO4 level is getting too high.
As my tank use only external pump and no sump tank.
I check with some shop, they suggest me to buy a PO4 reactor.
Price for reactor is SGD95/-, Reacting agent is SGD65/-.
(Too expensive for me)

Can any bro teach me where I can get a cheaper reactor?

the resun FR is quite cheap, less then half to a third of the price. For PO4 media, what is the brand they are selling and the total volume?

Another interim and inexpensive method is to place the phosphate removal media in a filter bag hang it inside the tank where there is a flow.

If using cannister then place the media in the last tray ....

Reactor will definitely be better and more efficient as it allows consistent and even flow to the PO4 removal media..

If I put PurePhos in the FR, how long I need to change it? If in the Filter bag, how long?

Anyway to check the effctiveness?

Originally Posted by klim

If I put PurePhos in the FR, how long I need to change it? If in the Filter bag, how long?

Anyway to check the effctiveness?

U need to replace it when ur PO4 level goes up.

Originally Posted by monsterz1975

U need to replace it when ur PO4 level goes up.

Mine me asking how long would the media last ?

Originally Posted by flame angel

Mine me asking how long would the media last ?

It all depends on ur tank so be safe take the reading once a week.

Originally Posted by monsterz1975

It all depends on ur tank so be safe take the reading once a week.

Bro Monster is right.
Checking your PO4 value at least once a month will help you to determine when your media expire.

Regards