Siporax

[davej]

Originally Posted by vanreefer

Hi
For those using siporax where did u get it? Are there any Canadian vendors?
Cheers
VR

Hawaiian botanicals in richmond carries them. No clue as to their pricing, probably not cheap.

[Reef-Geek]

I just found BigShowFrags have them on sale for $10/L if anyone is still interested.

[kaboom]

What is the most effective way to run siporax, in a media reactor or in a sock passively in the sump?

[intarsiabox]

Originally Posted by kaboom

What is the most effective way to run siporax, in a media reactor or in a sock passively in the sump?

I don't use them myself but from what I've seen from most users is that they build a box out of egg crate that fits in the sump and the siporax is stacked in columns inside the box. They aren't meant to tumble.

[Myka]

Theoretically, they work better in a reactor with slow flow to encourage anaerobic bacteria. However, many people are getting good results in a bag or eggcrate box in the sump. The key is low flow and not to let a waterfall go into the Siporax.

[Willito]

just received my 10L today, how should this media be clean before adding to tank, or is it not necessary, just taking precaution to not add any unwanted chemical or dust . Please advise.

[vanreefer]

Originally Posted by Willito

just received my 10L today, how should this media be clean before adding to tank, or is it not necessary, just taking precaution to not add any unwanted chemical or dust . Please advise.

Soaked mine in RO for a few days... Changed the water after agitating them a bit. Not too much dust. I think u can also soak them in tank water... Starts seeding them