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Bob Kripfgans 
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Posted: March 14 2006 at 7:52pm |
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I need some help. Will a canister filter work as charcoal/phosphate reactor? I know they contain a pump which forces water thru the canister. Just a thought.
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Mark Peterson
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Posted: March 14 2006 at 8:36pm |
You bet they will. That's part of what they have been used for ever since they were developed eons ago. A HOB filter also makes a perfect AC and PO4 "Reactor" (a silly term, if you ask me).
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Posted: March 14 2006 at 8:44pm |
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Bob, that is basically what the two of mine are doing on the 30g and 15g. When I upgrade to my 75g I will keep one of them just for that purpose.
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Posted: March 14 2006 at 9:13pm |
 Mark Peterson wrote:
"Reactor" (a silly term, if you ask me). |
I agree.
But, I bought a phosphate reactor and I have been alternating media between carbon and phosban. For the money, I wish I would have picked up a used canister filter. 
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Posted: March 14 2006 at 9:18pm |
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Thanks for the response everyone. I'm sold....
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Posted: March 15 2006 at 8:21am |
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I really like a Hot Magnum. They last forever, are easy to change and
replace media...
I have mine for detritus removal in my planted....I guess i could put some
actual media in it?
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