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[elvis142]

hello, thanks for all the replies. i was thinking about getting a phosban reactor for a while now. there are a couple of things holding me back, 1) another pump, more watts added to the system and 2) heat from the pump. i have a couple os weeks off and will be looking to do something.

thanks again,
john

 

[SuperDragon]

The ViaAqua reactor is the one I use and recommend.
The pump included is only 2-3 watts, negligible for heat...
size is approx 1.5 x 2 inches. It works HOB or in sump.
Takes about 15-20min to setup.
I always asked myself, why didn't I get one before.

http://www.customaquatic.com/estore/control/product/~product=FI-VAPR20-20
http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewI...qua~idProduct~VA3311~idCategory~FIFRISPR.html

 

[goth2o]

and just remember the hair didnt apear all over your tank over night so dont expect it to be gone completly over night slowly but surely

 

[Mark82]

When doing water changes siphon out as much of the problem algae as possible. Test your water, the algae thrives off excessive nutrients in your system. Also if you have a sump throw some chaeto or macro algae in there to help export the nutrients.

 

[elvis142]

thanks mark, i have a fuge with some chaeto. i also run a skimmer that hardly pulls anything, maybe 1/4 in. in the cup in 4days. i feed once or twice a day, and all the food is gone in a minute or less. the hair is starting to break off and filling my sock up lately, so maybe things are looking up. thanks again for all the help and i will keep you informed.

john