Rowaphos phosphate remover

[uLtRaMaN]

Can i just dump it in the sump compartment? Or better to be run in a canister? Or any other methods? Thanks for the attention

[dachkie]

Can i just dump it in the sump compartment? Or better to be run in a canister? Or any other methods? Thanks for the attention

bro , u can use it with a filter sock and dump inside ur sump but it wont be as effective as a fr,

since fr can maximize ur contact with the media and since rowa is expensive better to use fr in order not to waste the rowa

[uLtRaMaN]

bro , u can use it with a filter sock and dump inside ur sump but it wont be as effective as a fr,

since fr can maximize ur contact with the media and since rowa is expensive better to use fr in order not to waste the rowa

bro paiseh i a bit sua ku wat is fr ah?

[dachkie]

bro paiseh i a bit sua ku wat is fr ah?

fluidize reactor , its a canister with a pump to move the media inside and keep them tumbling, for ur tank i think a resun fr and get a 500lph pump should do the job already, then put in 500ml of rowa inside and wait then test water weekly for po4, anyway i think ur po4 should not be to high , i dun see a single stalk or dot of nuisance algae

[uLtRaMaN]

fluidize reactor , its a canister with a pump to move the media inside and keep them tumbling, for ur tank i think a resun fr and get a 500lph pump should do the job already, then put in 500ml of rowa inside and wait then test water weekly for po4, anyway i think ur po4 should not be to high , i dun see a single stalk or dot of nuisance algae

wa jialat bro my sump like no more space liao leh. can i just put the rowaphos in a normal canister instead? shld b able to do d job tio bo?haha u dun see much nuisance algae cause now not many fishes, plus i seldom on the light for long, plus i dun feed a lot, plus i always clean d glass wall cause look more swee....lol!

[dachkie]

wa jialat bro my sump like no more space liao leh. can i just put the rowaphos in a normal canister instead? shld b able to do d job tio bo?haha u dun see much nuisance algae cause now not many fishes, plus i seldom on the light for long, plus i dun feed a lot, plus i always clean d glass wall cause look more swee....lol!

lol no wonder u go upstairs 1st when i am already downstairs waiting, go up to clean tank 1st ar? lol

FR can be outsump usuage

[uLtRaMaN]

lol no wonder u go upstairs 1st when i am already downstairs waiting, go up to clean tank 1st ar? lol

FR can be outsump usuage

Lol no la i clean tank quite often one so everyday oso look algaeless...hahahaha.....i know FR can put outside but pump still must be in water leh, my sump really cannot squeeze in anymore things liao........sianzzzzz.......if really bo bianzzzz normal canister oso can do d job tio bo?

[[V]tEc]

Lol no la i clean tank quite often one so everyday oso look algaeless...hahahaha.....i know FR can put outside but pump still must be in water leh, my sump really cannot squeeze in anymore things liao........sianzzzzz.......if really bo bianzzzz normal canister oso can do d job tio bo?

a 500l/hr pump is so tiny, i think u should not have prob putting it in

[uLtRaMaN]

a 500l/hr pump is so tiny, i think u should not have prob putting it in

ya think u got a point there, will try to find some space to squeeze in. btw where is the best place to get all these stuffs? Including rowaphos?

[oceanus]

ya think u got a point there, will try to find some space to squeeze in. btw where is the best place to get all these stuffs? Including rowaphos?

C328 will be a good choice for all your aquairum need at good price..

[uLtRaMaN]

C328 will be a good choice for all your aquairum need at good price..

yes definitely it's my favourite LFS too

Oh yes does C328 sell Rowaphos as well?

[Limpc]

Yep !

[oceanus]

But C328 they dont keep much stocks for ROWA, since it is often sell out whenever they bring in the stocks..

[tiffanydunk]

alternatively u can split ur return pump pipe, one to the main tank the other to the FR den back to sump/main tank.

[uLtRaMaN]

One more question, do u need to wash the Rowaphos before using? I read the instructions saying "never wash them". So just place in the canister and start using?

[Solo77]

Bro, instruction says dont wash and experienced reefers will tell you your tank will turn brown for days.....and you will need carbon, etc to clear them....hehe.

Used seawater to rinse them till they are not so brown. For me, the initial start will have lots of floating particles and it will go to your tank....what i did was to get a filter wool and place them at the open valve of the FR and let it filter for maybe a day.

I maybe wrong. Hope others can share their experiences and knowledge. Thanks.

[dfstan]

when using rowaphos in FR, you need to rinse it by bringing your FR to a sink and use the hose pressure or pump pressure to clean the media with freshwater. you will see the water in the FR turn brown, run the freshwater until brown color clears away.

for those using rowaphos in a sock or bag in sump tank, usually do not need to wash the media.

[Solo77]

pardon my ignorance....heard from some snr reefers that using fresh water to wash rowa might shorten its effective lifespan as the rowa will help to clear the po in the freshwater. Open to correction. Thanks.

[black tank]

I usually run the rowaphos in FR in a pail of sufficent distill/DI water to remove fine particles for 10-20 mins. Thereafter transfer to tank with the outlet of theFR connect to a small reservoir such as CO2 reactor for planted tank (cost $5) fill with wool to filter more fine particles. The purpose to use DI water is not to exhaust the resin.

[Solo77]

Thanks for sharing. : )

[uLtRaMaN]

hmm..........thks for sharing bros, but i dunno to follow who...lol!

[Solo77]

lol. Bro, you test out with tap water, seawater and DI/RO water. Then give us your finding. : )

[uLtRaMaN]

lol. Bro, you test out with tap water, seawater and DI/RO water. Then give us your finding. : )

lidat oso can ah?

[dfstan]

ultraman, there is no hard and fast rule to it. different ppl has different ways of doing things. i personally didn't wash wash the rowaphos when put into my sump. recently, bought a FR and the instructions was per I've described in my earlier posts. its all about learning here. this is a good opportunity for you to contribute your findings?

[uLtRaMaN]

ultraman, there is no hard and fast rule to it. different ppl has different ways of doing things. i personally didn't wash wash the rowaphos when put into my sump. recently, bought a FR and the instructions was per I've described in my earlier posts. its all about learning here. this is a good opportunity for you to contribute your findings?

agree agree must trial n error than can get d answer, i will try to find out myself