Can Matrix be used in a phosban 550 reactor and at what flow rate? This is for a 300 gallon reef tank. Thanks
1760103
It should work fine in a large reactor. It doesn't need to tumble or 'fluidize', it just needs water flowing through it at a moderate rate. I'd think filling the reactor full of Matrix and setting flow at about 50 gph would work.
58509
I have no idea what flow rate and capacity of Co2 your needs require or what sort of pressure regulation, etc., is appropriate. These are standard 20 lb tanks with pretty new inspection dates. If a standard Co2 tank is what you need for a planted aquarium, these are nice big ones that are not too big to be obtrusive or too heavy to carry. I would guess they run 50 plus pounds apiece filled, so two are reasonable to carry at one time. One big tank of the same capacity is pretty difficult to move and take in to get filled. The tanks are a good size, good quality and priced well, so I bought two to rotate in my Soda machine. Hope this helps some.
67960
I just adjusted the variable flow valve till the material in the chamber just started to slightly agitate.Too much flow will break down the media and probably blow it out of the reactor and into your tank
689050
I would go with the 300 for that application. I have the 300 for my 60gal and it works great.
144760
yeah, that should fit your model. No idea on the shelf life of the membranes but I think they are more related to time in use and not time in a bag. have you tested the TDS? changed the other filters according to schedule? I was getting around a 30ppm tds from an input tds of 600-700 by the time I changed it. I think the water quality is a little worse with the 50gpd membrane. (roughly 50ppm post install with the same input tds.)
2028193
No. The sponge works as a great biofilter in itself though, so the bioballs are not needed. If you want a better biomedia, Seachem Matrix in a small media bag might fit. This filter is very small, meant for tiny little tanks like a 3-5 gallon betta tank.
1967387
I have a 37 gallons planted tank and it's working for me. I'm using all 3 light modules though. So you may want to consider doing the same thing.
309068
I believe this filter will do what you need it to do with ease. I have been astonished by how well this filter works. I think the recommendation for the 56 gallon aquarium is because you mentioned it was a column and the water cycling is a little harder to draw the water from the bottom. I think you will be fine with this Fluval C4.
2012984
Would I be able to use this in a protein skimmer in a saltwater tank that is 55 Gallons?
1890254
Yes but 306 is more then enough to circulate water in a 50 gal tank. I have a 60 gal & water movement with my 306 very very strong.
2204795
I agree with A. riches 100% I too have a 29 gallon tank and use 100ml in an AquaClear 70, my tank is understocked and my organic waste is minimal so I only recharge every 6 months and my water quality remains impecable, the ammonia is 0, the nitrites are 0 and crystal clear, Purigen is truly amazing stuff if used correctly.
761961
Have you checked your phosphate? I add Phosguard to my filter, too. I agree with the previous answers. I use API's bio-stars for a bacterial collector and I use Drs. Foster and Smith white filter mat that you can cut to your specifications for a mechanical filter.Of course, I use Chemi Pure BLUE in my saltwater tank
1527133
Amazing...3 answers and all of them completely wrong. The question isn't for the flow rating in liters of a 50 gpd membrane, anybody with a calculator and the number 0.38 can do that. He's asking what the flow rating is for the part itself, which should be about 4 times the membrane it's meant for. Having looked up the part number, I can say it's 550 ml/min, or alternatively 209 gpd. Sorry I'm about 9 months late :)
1590687
Do a google search , I have found out they come in carbon block cyl. and 2 1-2 x 10 long , the centers about 1 in You may note the flow rate of each filter. I use my filters in tandem so its rough and then a fine. Go to Lowes or Home depot and you can compare. Note the WHKF-DWHV is 3/4 npt inlets. You may want to put a T in and run them in tandom main feeds the T and two filers at the same time ---======---- parrell NOT series Higher flow rate
191422
I think their is enough biological included, I squeezed all that came with it into bottem two trays and then filled to top tray with Matrix. This worked but I found that 'low flow' warning come on. After a month I reduced the amount in all trays and found the flow rate had been resolved. Great filter so far the only think that is not working is the flow rate chart. I just wish it gave real flow volumes rather than percentages.
1897675
If 1 lb (453.6 gms) is used to treat 10,000 gallons to 7.5 ppm Cl2 level (per their guidance), I calculate a 55 gallon drum would require only 0.66 gms to achieve 2 ppm Cl2 level.And if that 0.66 gms is 32% inert that comes out to 0.21 gms, IMO hardly worth worrying about. That said most people do not have access to a balance that measures gms accurately, I do. Which is the reason this usage indication generally has you make a stock solution of about 500 ppm to use for water purification.
1073404
That sounds like too much to me. I'm using 2 700/800 koralias in my 55 reef tank and still have some issues with sand turning into a mountain in sections of my tank but I get excellent movement. My tank contains SPS and LPS corals.