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Some filter floss "pegged" on the pane between skimmer and DSB.

Please explain the floss bit.
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OK controversial, but I like to peg a "tuft" of filter floss on the glass pane between the skimmer chamber and the DSB.

I/ANGRY change/s it twice a week, it takes out all the floating detritus and keeps the DSB free from most of the detritus.

When I take it out the floss is brown and my tank clean:biggrin:
 
Kanga said:
OK controversial, but I like to peg a "tuft" of filter floss on the glass pane between the skimmer chamber and the DSB.

I/ANGRY change/s it twice a week, it takes out all the floating detritus and keeps the DSB free from most of the detritus.

When I take it out the floss is brown and my tank clean:biggrin:
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Hi Kanga - I do too, BUT, I do not cover the WHOLE sump compartment pane - only about 2 thirds - as such can some "critters" still get past and to my tank (as well as their micro sized spawn - more importantly).... I let my down-pipe let the water directly go into a seperate smallish container I keep my chaeto in - where the water flows from into my DSB, and then after that to the chamber where my skimmer is - I know this is not 100% correct, as my skimmer should be first, and DSB/chaeto second.... BUT, my sump is now unfortunately designed that way....
 
Bruce a little canister like this is about R200 - R250 add carbon in the first chamber, second chamber phosphate media. It has it own pump and if that pump dies, just put a power head at the end.

Mine runs from DSB to return chamber





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or i see lots of guys using this?

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Two Little Fishies PhosBan Reactor
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The PhosBan Reactor 150 is designed with the upflow principle to achieve the most efficient use of Phosban or other chemical filter media. By pushing water from the bottom upward through a dispersion plate, it forces an even distribution of water through the media, and prevents channeling.
  • 17.5" x 4.5" Footprint.
  • Fills with 130 grams (250ml) to 200 grams (385 ml) of PhosBan.
  • One reactor is designed for up to 150 gallons.
  • Recommended flow rate: 80 gph = 300 lph for 130 grams PhosBan, 90 gph = 342 lph for 200 grams.
  • Can be installed as hang-on, sump, above tank, etc.
  • Use with any granular chemical media, including HydroCarbon 2 Activated carbon or ROWAphos.
 
anybody know how much these go for here in SA?
 
Not sure of new price but 2nd hand they go for between R400 - R500
 
Thalion said:
You can also use "blank" RO unite, you can get a clear insert container that you can fill with anything you want, all you need is a small pump to run it.
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Indeed I have on of those, but for R200 the canister would be my choice now
 
Thalion said:
I don't like the can canister filters, priming it to get working and other things. With the RO one you can mount it under the main tank and it saves space.
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You have a point but its not much of an issue, easier to open and change than the Filtration canisters, although the water filter is much stronger than the boyu canister.

but the Boyu does hang on the side of your sump, both will work though:biggrin:
 
Brucemg said:
Thanks for the complement but credit should be to Kanga he gave the Idea.
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Not at all, you took it and ran with it, also again thanks for the help with the pipes:thumbup:
 
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