Two Little Fishies Phosban Reactor

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Great Product by MARK BAUMGARTNER

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 11/6/2009 from EAU CLAIRE, WI UNITED STATES

Comments: I have only been using this unit for a week but am extremely satisfied with its performance. You cant get a clearer aquarium at a better price Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Much Better by DAVID GIANNETTO

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 11/1/2009 from PHOENIX, AZ UNITED STATES

Comments: I am very pleased with this new model. TLF has re-engineered how they plumb in and out of the filter give much more flexibility. I hope they apply the new plumbing design to the smaller units in the future. I would recommend to a friend. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Easy to Use by DAVID

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 9/24/2009 from TX UNITED STATES

Comments: I am using a Maxi-Jet 400 dialed down to operate the Phosban Reactor. The reactor somes with simple instructions; however IMO, they should include approximately 24 inches of 1 inch hose that is needed to hook up the pump and the overflow. Works well. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Phosban reactor by MATTHEW HAGAN

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 7/23/2009 from WOODLAND HILLS, CA UNITED STAT

Comments: Pretty easy to set up. It is difficult to find a powerhead that will have the right output fitting to attach to the right hose, which attaches to the reactor. I have zero black hair algae since adding this, even with using decchlorinated tap water (the main culprit). Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Works GREAT! by CHAD WEISBRODT

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 7/8/2009 from WAKE FOREST, NC UNITED STATES

Comments: I have a single TLF Reactor running 500mL of carbon w/ a Maxi-jet 900 on a 150g African Cichlid tank. It has certainly been sufficient enough to keep the water clear and the levels down thus far. I had read that several others here have had problems with leakage around the seals and joints. I instead reinforced each tubing connection with large zip-ties and have not seen a single leak yet. Great product, easy to install, easy to service, no more filter bags! Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Good Product by C. TRIESCH

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 6/3/2009 from TUSCALOOSA, AL UNITED STATES

Comments: I used this in my sump along with kent marine phosphate remover and it worked incredibly well. My phosphates went from 1.5 to near 0 in the two days I left it running. Now I use it to house carbon and I feel it does a good job to clear my tank. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Well Built Product by Big Blue

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 5/8/2009 from SAN JOSE, CA UNITED STATES

Comments: This reactor works very well, is easy to set up, and cost effective. Just remember you will need six hose clamp in addition. DIE HAIR ALGAE DIE! Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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WOW by KYLE1284

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 4/29/2009 from CONROE, TX UNITED STATES

Comments: THIS PRODUCT COMBINED WITH ROWAPHOS IN THE LAST 24 HRS HAS PULLED OUT TONS OF THE PHOSPHATES THAT WERE IN MY AQUARIUM. FROM ABOVE 1.0 TO LESS THAN .3.... JUST AMAZING... Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Good Value by ROBERT GRATTAN

Experience Level: Beginner

Posted on 4/24/2009 from IRVINE, CA UNITED STATES

Comments: This product works well no issues. I like that it comes with a valve to throttle water flow as well. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Two Little Fishies Phosban Rea by DAVID LINSENMEYER

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 4/18/2009 from WOLVERINE LAKE, MI UNITED STAT

Comments: What can i say this thing is great Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Phosban REactor by JOHN THAI

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 4/12/2009 from MERCED, CA UNITED STATES

Comments: I actually own both this one by Two Little Fishies and the one made by Kent called the nautilus phos reactor and I prefer this one. The screw on lid makes changing media easier. Be careful though because if you have the pump running and try to adjust the unit or accidently bump it you can pop off one the hoses and make a mess like me. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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reactor 150 by STEVE TUTTLE

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 3/24/2009 from RAVENNA, OH UNITED STATES

Comments: Hookup was simple. Instruction were very clear. Unit works great. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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So far so good!! by T LACEY

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 3/15/2009 from CLIFTON PARK, NY UNITED STATES

Comments: I purchased this litle devil to help battle a Hair Algae problem. You would be better off getting this device as routine maintenance rather then problem solving. One thing to keep in mind is that if you have a phosphate problem, you can not just hook this thing up and expect your problem to go away over night. By this time, the phosphates have leached their way into your rock and sand. You will need to use more than usual amounts of media and change as soon as exausted to get phosphates in check. Test water exiting reactor to know when to replace media. After reading, I am using ROWAphos, which is a Granular Ferric Oxide (GFO). It has a much higher capacity than other medias and will not release harmful metals such as aluminum into the water or anything for that matter. There are a few different brands to go with and after reading some comparisons, I just got more confused. So pick one a try it and don't get cought up on prices! Another problem are test kits! It is very difficult to find a kit that measures low enough to track this problem. If the phosphates are in the roch and sand it wont even recognize it. To get a good kit capable of measuring down to the levels to erradicate problems, it will cost you an arm and half a leg!!! Do some more research. Initial setup was really easy and I was reading trying to figure if I should flush the media prior to use to get rid of the tiny particles. Even though they will not harm anything (corals,fish,ect.), it clouds the water something awful and will leave a coating on everthing in your tank. Your should run a couple gallons of ro water through and discard. Due to the size of the reactor, you only need a small pump to run this. I got a mini-jet 404, does the job and fits anywhere!!! Cheap too! Great alternative to huge, expensive reactors. But remember, this is not a set it and forget it type device. You need to stay on top of it or it is just another waste of your hard earned money and time. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Good Item by duidiver

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 3/8/2009 from SEQUIM, WA UNITED STATES

Comments: I just installed this product with phosban on my 46 gallon mixed reef yesterday. Po4 was reading ~1.0ppm and this morning read 0.03ppm. If the directions are followed it seems to work very well and I don't have leaks...even without clamps. I am using a maxi-jet 400 and it works great. I am thinking of purchasing another one just for carbon on my other tank. Great filter for the price. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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great product by WILLIE MCDARIES

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 6/13/2008 from BARBOURVILLE, KY UNITED STATES

Comments: Well constructed,easy to use,works well,multi-purpose what more could you ask for? Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Love it by KEVIN KEHRER

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 3/7/2008 from HIGHLAND, IL UNITED STATES

Comments: It does what it is designed to do and i find it really easy to work with. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Phosban Reactor 150 by THOMAS MOORE

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 1/27/2008 from BEAUFORT, NC UNITED STATES

Comments: Works great, but I did not use the flexable 90 degree connectors. I connected the tubing strait to the Phosban reactor and secured the tubing with stainless steel clamps. It leaked with the flexable 90 degree connectors. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Works Great! by DAVE P

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 1/7/2008 from CUMMING, GA UNITED STATES

Comments: I set up a bank of 3 of these on my reef tank, for Phosban, Carbon, and an "auxillary." They work great no matter what media I put in them. Sharp looking product, and easy to get into and maintain. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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phosban reactor by ANTHONY PIZZUTILLO

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 12/25/2007 from PRINCETON, NJ UNITED STATES

Comments: difficult to keep media circulating, even with dedicated maxijet pump. as a result significant drop in efficacy after a couple of days of usage, media blocks water paasage even when mixing with carbon, do not recommend. I would not recommend this product to my friends.

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EXCELLENT!! by JASON COLEMAN

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 11/29/2007 from SHAWNEE, KS UNITED STATES

Comments: Excellent product. Very user friendly. Nicely constructed. Great product. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Good Value by MICHAEL GRIN

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 8/27/2007 from OAKLAND, CA UNITED STATES

Comments: Performs well and does the job at a good price, and compact, too. My only complaint is that it's a bit tricky to get the o-ring to seal. I've learned to put a little olive oil on it before I crank it down. Also, make certain that the threads are totally clear of media. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Even works for phosban! by rockitrob

Comments: Phosban can break down into dust if more than 90 gph is used. I put a T in my return line and with the included ball valve ran some 1/2 hose and it works great. Noticed the rusults in a week. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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PO4 at 0! by powdertang05

Comments: great prrduct just need a small pump i used a rio and some 1/2" tubing 5 bucks works great have one for carbon and phosban awesome! Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Carbon Chamber by thereefgeek

Comments: Great little canister for running Carbon. For you DIYers, a few mods and you have a Nano Calcium reactor. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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excellent as a carbon filter. by bergzy

Comments: can't beat the price for a fluidized reactor for running carbon. load it with rinsed carbon, get some 1/2" flexible tubing, a maxijet 1200 and you are good to go. how simple is that? Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Affordable by MARK WUESTENBERG

Comments: Does a great job. You can hang it on the straight edge top part of your sump. You need to order hose and a little pump keep in mind. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Ages poorly by Seth

Comments: Had it for a year. Always leaked easily the fittings just get worse with time. Blew up on me the last time it's outta there! I would not recommend this product to my friends.

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Love it by LORRAINE

Comments: Bought a Kent Marine Reactor a few months ago and have already replaced it with this new reactor - works much better! The enclosed valve is a bonus! Need tubing and small pump separate. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Superb! by Michelle

Comments: I had big problems with bubble and hair algae. All quickly disappeared and stayed away during the 9 months I’ve been using this. Works great, easy to set up, low maintenance. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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great bang for the buck! by RayRay

Comments: Noticed improved test results within a week and visual algea improvent soon after. Small enough to fit in my sump with the sump lid on! Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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