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Two Little Fishies Phosban GFO Phosphate Removal Media 1200 grams

Two Little Fishies Phosban GFO Phosphate Removal Media 1200 grams

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Two Little Fishies Phosban GFO Phosphate Removal Media 1200 grams Information




PhosBan from Two Little Fishies is a favored chemical filter media because it will not leach substances back into your aquarium. Largest adsorption capacity of any phosphate filtering media. Ferric oxide hydroxide-based granules also adsorb organics and other pollutants. Use just like activated carbon; filter bag included. Non-toxic and lasts several months in typical aquariums. Great for saltwater and freshwater aquariums. For best results, use with a TLF Phosban Reactor 150 or 550.
  • Phosphate removing filter media permanently removes phosphate
  • Non-toxic filter media lasts several months in typical aquariums
  • Great for both saltwater and freshwater aquariums
  • Directions: PhosBan can be rinsed briefly before use, but since it is friable, do NOT stir the granules, which would pulverize them. Put PhosBan in a tightly-packed media bag or between two layers of fine filter floss in any kind of flow-through filter or filter chamber so that the water is directed through it diffusely. PhosBan is best used in an up-flow filter such as the PhosBan Reactor, but the flow must be reduced sufficiently to prevent the granules from tumbling, which would grind them into powder.
  • Recommended Usage: 50 g per 50 gal (200 l) saltwater, 50 g per 100 gal freshwater. PhosBan is safe and can be used at more than 5 times the recommended usage quantity, but at high dosages, it can cause a drop in alkalinity. Monitor alkalinity and correct if necessary with buffer or other alkalinity supplements. The useful life of PhosBan depends on the phosphate concentration in the aquarium. PhosBan can be effective for up to several months before it needs to be changed. Replace PhosBan when phosphate levels begin to rise.
  • Contents: Synthetic ferrous oxide hydroxide.
150 gram jar is 0.33 lb, includes a filter bag, and treats 150 gallons.
454 gram jar is 1 lb, includes a filter bag, and treats 450 gallons.
1,200 gram bulk size includes filter bag and treats up to 1,200 gallons.


Manufacturer Info

Two Little Fishies
Two Little Fishies, Inc. was founded in 1991 to promote the reef aquarium hobby with its introductory video and books about reef aquariums. The company now publishes and distributes the most popular reef aquarium reference books and identification guides in English, German French and Italian, under the d.b.a. Ricordea Publishing.
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Two Little Fishies Phosban GFO Phosphate Removal Media 1200 grams Reviews



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Posted: 3/16/2013 from BEND, OR UNITED STATES
5.0 5
Experience Level: Beginner


Comments: Had a little phosphate show up in my tests early on. Bought the Two Little Fishies reactor and Phosban. Haven't any since. Just refilled the reactor after one year on the original batch.


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Reliable & Effective

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Posted: 6/28/2012 from LUNENBURG, MA UNITED STATES
5.0 5
Experience Level: Intermediate


Comments: If you are having issues with green hairy algae, then this product is for you. I had a terrible bloom a couple of years ago that lasted for about one year. My phosphate level was not completely out of control but it was high enough to trigger the bloom. I tried every phosphate product under the sun. Every week, I would spend about 3 hours just pulling and scraping new algae growth from the tank. I was about to toss in the towel when an employee from a local fish store recommended that I try this product with the Phosban reactor. The algae started magically dissolving within days and within a month, I had everything back under control. The cool thing about this product is that you can add it to your reactor, and depending on the level of phosphates in your tank, you can forget about it. It lasts a long time without needing to be constantly replaced (like some other products). Just make sure to keep measuring your phosphate levels. Now, I like to use it as a "maintenance" tool. I have a mixed reef tank with softies and stonies and fragile invertebrates but they are all very tolerant of this product. I highly recommend it. I only wish I had discovered it at the beginning of my algae nightmare!


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Posted: 5/17/2012 from FAIRVIEW, OR UNITED STATES
2.5 5
Experience Level: Expert


Comments: Not really sure why but I always go back to RowaPhos. PhosBan just doesn't seem to work as good. Then again...nothing does.


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Love it!

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Posted: 4/13/2012 from WOODLAND HILLS, UT UNITED STAT
5.0 5
Experience Level: Beginner


Comments: Phosban is exactly what I needed for my new 90gal tank. Phosphates used to be 20.ppm now they're down to .21ppm and that's just 1 week of using it. For water flow past the phosban/carbon I usedTom Aquatics Aqua-Lifter Dosing Pump and a old gravel vacuum with a sponge and plug for the bottom opening. I replace the phosban and carbon when my phosphates stop dropping for a few days


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phosban reactor

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Posted: 1/26/2012 from EVERETT, WA UNITED STATES
5.0 5
Experience Level: Intermediate


Comments: nice product by little fishes,no problem installing.


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Great!

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Posted: 1/6/2012 from Denver, CO UNITED STATES
4.5 5
Experience Level: Intermediate


Comments: Best phosphate removal media on the market!


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PHOS

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Posted: 12/31/2011 from RIDLEY PARK, PA UNITED STATES
5.0 5
Experience Level: Intermediate


Comments: GREAT PRODUCT,TIMELY SHIPPING


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PhosBan Media

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Posted: 10/3/2011 from ALBUQUERQUE, NM UNITED STATES
2.0 5
Experience Level: Intermediate


Comments: Started with Phosban in PhosBan Reactor150 very little results, in drop in Phosphate in two weeks. Thought this stuff would work faster than it says it should. Testing Phos level was 0.8mg/L and is 0.6mg/L after two weeks of use. will have to wait and see if is gets any better with more time? Using Culligan RO/DI water which tests Negative for PHos.


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Phosban

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Posted: 9/28/2011 from BURLINGTON, KY UNITED STATES
4.5 5
Experience Level: Intermediate


Comments: I noticed a difference within 48 hours. Great product! One bit of improvement is they could include something to measure the media with. Other than that I'm completely satisfied!


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Great!

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Posted: 5/14/2011 from IA. UNITED STATES
4.5 5
Experience Level: Intermediate


Comments: I've used this product for years. Works great! You'll notice results.


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