Reactor In IQ5 ?

[Kawai]

Anyone tried running a mini reactor on IQ5 ???? Intend to try out rowaphos but read that it's more effective in a reactor

or has anyone tried just putting rowaphos in a filter bag straight into the IOS ?? was worried that the particles might flow into the tank.

Cheers

[diki88]

Hi bro for your tank size better to do regular water changes than adding a reactor of any sort. You can add rowaphos without the reactor as well, just make sure u use a fine filter bag or use the one they gave u.

[MarcoVan]

You can try Innovative Marine's reactor but it's currently out of stock and cost about $99usd before shipment.

[Kawai]

Thanks a lot for the advises, think I will try putting into a filter bag first, to see if it improves. Hopefully the rowaphos doesn't mess up the whole day. <br /><br /><br />Sent from my LG-P970 using Tapatalk 2<br /><br />

[Evolutionz]

i used to run a bag of rowaphos in a 1000l/hr Hang on filter for my 34L tank.. must ensure good flow and need to turn the back once in a while.

[Kawai]

i used to run a bag of rowaphos in a 1000l/hr Hang on filter for my 34L tank.. must ensure good flow and need to turn the back once in a while.

Hi Evolutionz,

Thanks alot for the reply, do you face any issue with the rowaphos dust flying all over ? do you rinse them before you use it ?

[Evolutionz]

i put them in a very fine bag i bought from Clementi 328.. first day will have some particles flying but will be fine after that.. i do rinse them with DI water before using..

[Kawai]

Thanks alot evolutionz, talking about DI water.

I got some distilled water from NTUC, heard alot using life brand but I saw a "PURE" ntuc drinking water which shown 0 sodium as opposed to life brand which contain some tiny amount of sodium. Issit ok to use the "PURE" brand ? or issit better to use "LIFE" brand instead ?

The "PURE" brand doesn't mention if it's distilled water, just that the all the ingredient list shows 0%.

[Evolutionz]

im not exactly sure about that because i bought a 3 stage DI unit before i set up my first marine tank. IMO, get a DI or RO/DI unit better. save your hassle to buy those distilled water and if you happen to upgrade (which i strongly believe so!) the DI would be of great use.

[Kawai]

RO/DI might be hassle free but currently have to stick to distilled water since my tank is really small and i think distilled water might be more econ for now. Will consider getting a RO/DI unit if I have any plans of upgrading in the future

[Kawai]

Just a some Rowaphos and media bag from C328. how much should i put for my IQ5 ? I'm thinking just 2 teaspoon since I only have effectively around 10 litres of water after all the live rock etc.