PURA PhosLock media

Woodstock · 06-10-2007, 06:10 PM

I bought Pura PhosLock (made by Magnavore) yesterday at my LFS. It seems to be the same stuff as phosban (ferric hydroxide) but it is packaged WET.

At a glance it looks to be MUCH cheaper than phosban but since the media is WET (unlike phosban's 150grams that is DRY) you are getting much less product. It also took a bit more rinsing than the phosban did. I did like the large media bag w/velcro closure that came with it.

Other than the small amount and extra rinsing it seems to be working fine with no adverse affects on my livestock.

Frankie · 06-10-2007, 07:07 PM

Never heard of it. Why does it come wet? what is it thats making it wet, water? Did you check to see if all the bags at the lfs were wet? Sorry for all the questions, it's just strange that it came wet and that makes me nervous.

Dentoid · 06-10-2007, 07:47 PM

RowaPhos is also packaged wet (damp). The instructions say to keep it moist. Don't know why? Possibly an exothermic reaction when it gets wet?

Woodstock · 06-10-2007, 08:04 PM

Yep, rowaphos comes 'wet' too.

DrHank · 06-10-2007, 09:16 PM

I'm not totally sure either however dry it's prone to powdering. I would think that wet it might not be as vulnerable. Just a guess. The stuff seems to be basically high grade rust flakes or chips.

mps9506 · 06-11-2007, 05:04 AM

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Originally Posted by DrHank

The stuff seems to be basically high grade rust flakes or chips.

I totally agree. I gotta get into that market

wonderloss · 11-10-2007, 09:49 AM

Woodstock,

I just got some of this from my LFS, because they do not carry Phosban or Rowaphos. Any more word on the quality? Any problems? Does it do the job?

Woodstock · 11-10-2007, 10:01 AM

It worked fine for me (no rise of po4 when in use) and I would use it if there was no phosban available....but the quantity of it seems to be about 1/2 of what phosban has. So at a glance it looks less expensive but it really isn't.

06-10-2007, 06:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 22,857 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	PURA PhosLock media I bought Pura PhosLock (made by Magnavore) yesterday at my LFS. It seems to be the same stuff as phosban (ferric hydroxide) but it is packaged WET. At a glance it looks to be MUCH cheaper than phosban but since the media is WET (unlike phosban's 150grams that is DRY) you are getting much less product. It also took a bit more rinsing than the phosban did. I did like the large media bag w/velcro closure that came with it. Other than the small amount and extra rinsing it seems to be working fine with no adverse affects on my livestock. __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* ~120 Reef Chronicle ~ *~Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ 120 mixed reef, dual Reeflux 10k 250 MHs, dual Geiseman Actinic T5s,Neptune AC III, ASM g3, 2x Korallia #3, Mag 9.5 return

06-10-2007, 07:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
Frankie Angel Girl's Daddy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: The End Of The World Posts: 7,119 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: PURA PhosLock media Never heard of it. Why does it come wet? what is it thats making it wet, water? Did you check to see if all the bags at the lfs were wet? Sorry for all the questions, it's just strange that it came wet and that makes me nervous. __________________ Bruce: Today's meeting is Step 5: Bring a fish friend. Everyone brought a fish friend? DIY=DO IT YOURSELF! If we ignore the environment maybe it will just go away....

06-10-2007, 07:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 10,239 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: PURA PhosLock media RowaPhos is also packaged wet (damp). The instructions say to keep it moist. Don't know why? Possibly an exothermic reaction when it gets wet? __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

06-10-2007, 08:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 22,857 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: PURA PhosLock media Yep, rowaphos comes 'wet' too. __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* ~120 Reef Chronicle ~ *~Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ 120 mixed reef, dual Reeflux 10k 250 MHs, dual Geiseman Actinic T5s,Neptune AC III, ASM g3, 2x Korallia #3, Mag 9.5 return

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DrHank Golden Moray Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 2,251 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: PURA PhosLock media I'm not totally sure either however dry it's prone to powdering. I would think that wet it might not be as vulnerable. Just a guess. The stuff seems to be basically high grade rust flakes or chips. __________________ Jim Dr Hank's 210 Build: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...nks-tanks.html Dr Hank's 155 Bowfront:http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...-bowfront.html

11-10-2007, 10:01 AM	#8 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 22,857 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: PURA PhosLock media It worked fine for me (no rise of po4 when in use) and I would use it if there was no phosban available....but the quantity of it seems to be about 1/2 of what phosban has. So at a glance it looks less expensive but it really isn't. __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* ~120 Reef Chronicle ~ *~Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ 120 mixed reef, dual Reeflux 10k 250 MHs, dual Geiseman Actinic T5s,Neptune AC III, ASM g3, 2x Korallia #3, Mag 9.5 return

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