but one thing I will never lose any sleep over is a fish tank." dead phosguard is an aluminium based phos remover and not related in any way to zeo stones as zeo stones strip ammonia from the water and phosguard removes phosphate "Remember, it's a hobby and if it is not fun, or is a cause for worry, or if I can't afford it, it goes in the garbage. I didn't have a reactor for my GFO, though, so it didn't work for me. It is a combination of Alumina Oxide and Ferric Oxide. ... Two Little Fishies Phosban Reactor 150 for NPX Bio Pellets modification - Duration: 0:19. Phosguard is more expensive than GFO, and GFO has a great reputation. Thread starter Reefcowboy; Start date Jul 27, 2014; Tagged users None Jul 27, 2014 #1 Reefcowboy Well-Known Member View Badges. Should I use all 3 or only 2 at a time? Royal Astro Studio. RowaPhos is a unique man made ferric hydroxide material specifically produced for efficient removal of phosphates, arsenic and silicates from fresh and salt water, having initially been developed in Phosban GFO vs Rowaphos. Find the source of the nutrients that are feeding the algae. Hi there im new here but have been reefing for 10+ years. For best results, PhosGuard™ should be rinsed before use and placed so as to maximize the flow of water through it but not so that it tumbles against itself in flow. Tips for Use: To obtain the best results from RowaPhos and to keep your tank at zero phosphate levels it is important when starting up a new tank or a tank with phosphate levels in that has matured, to use RowaPhos on a permanent basis. PhosGuard is bead-shaped for optimum flow characteristics and has an exceptional porosity for enhanced capacity. Almost Reefer! phosban=iron phosguard=aluminum Pick your poison becasue they both are. Build Thread Contributor. Iron being the lesser of the two evils. It doesn't leech. Are you experiencing algae issue? PhosGuard has a working capacity to remove 20 to 60 mg/L phosphate in 100 gallons with a similar impact on silicates. I believe you mean PhosBond. Pre-wet by adding to a double volume of freshwater, followed by a rinse. *Works great in a canister filter or with TwoLittleFishie`s Phosban Reactor or Kent Marine`s Phos Reactor. What is Rowaphos? Advertisement . Phosguard is an aluminum oxide removal media, which has a higher binding affinity for phosphates. Loading... Unsubscribe from pfchang678? Phosban 150 + Phosguard pfchang678. Phosguard, phosban, gfo, ect is a band-aid. Joined Jul 27, 2014 Messages 882 Reaction score 1,280 Location Long Island, NY. Do large water changes often and the nutrients will come down depending on how much your rocks have soaked up. GFO will leech phosphates back if left too long. 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