Mixing media types in phosban reactor

[christyf5]

Originally Posted by hummer

Thanks for the info!



The ammonia was left over when I had a mechanical filter. I've used only carbon for the last 2yrs. Just curious why you would not use ammonia media. Or is ammonia media only useful for start up tanks when ammonia is higher?

The tank shouldn't have any ammonia due to the buildup of bacteria to break it down. Even during the initial cycle its best not to use ammonia reducers as it cuts down on the bacterial population you're trying to create

[Zoaelite]

The only problem I can see (because I have done this before with nitrate remover/ carbon) is that the heavier larger material will just sit at the bottom of your reactor and block flow to the finer material. I'm sure if you have just a little bit of each in it you will be fine, or you could always just purchase another reactor for separate material.
Levi

[Zoaelite]

Opps sorry, Double post.
Levi