*Works great in a canister filter or with TwoLittleFishie`s Phosban Reactor or Kent Marine`s Phos Reactor. Joined Jul 27, 2014 Messages 882 Reaction score 1,280 Location Long Island, NY. Thread starter Reefcowboy; Start date Jul 27, 2014; Tagged users None Jul 27, 2014 #1 Reefcowboy Well-Known Member View Badges. 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. Iron being the lesser of the two evils. Advertisement . I didn't have a reactor for my GFO, though, so it didn't work for me. Phosguard is an aluminum oxide removal media, which has a higher binding affinity for phosphates. I believe you mean PhosBond. PhosGuard has a working capacity to remove 20 to 60 mg/L phosphate in 100 gallons with a similar impact on silicates. Should I use all 3 or only 2 at a time? GFO will leech phosphates back if left too long. Are you experiencing algae issue? Phosguard is more expensive than GFO, and GFO has a great reputation. It is a combination of Alumina Oxide and Ferric Oxide. It doesn't leech. 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. Phosguard is an aluminum oxide removal media, which has a higher binding affinity for phosphates. Find the source of the nutrients that are feeding the algae. 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. Almost Reefer! 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