Refugium, 2nd skimmer, or better reactor

[Kmsutows]

So my phosphates are higher than I'd like, 0.16. I have a small ampunt of rowaphos tumble in a reactor currently but its getting old changing it out. I feed very heavy as I have a lot of fish and some delicate fish it's hard to get food to. Does it make sense to add another skimmer? I have an eshopps sump with the reactor, bio balls and live rock in the middle, reef octopus NWB-SSS-150 skimmer with the socks. 150gal display with 22 fish

 

[Ludders]

How frequently do you change your rowa?

 

[Kmsutows]

How frequently do you change your rowa?

Once it stops tumbling or I see my sps start to struggle which means maybe 3 weeks? I'll have to check my notes

 

[Ludders]

you might have to increase the change frequency to every 2 weeks. It should be enough to control your PO4 levels.

 

[Kmsutows]

I'm trying to go with less maintenance, I don't like dealing with po4 reactor and I do plan to eventuly upgrade to a ~400gal tank so if all i needed was a huge skimmer that's be great... if it could fit under my stand. I have always liked the idea of a refugium for pods and fresh algae for tangs but don't think there's enough room. Especially if I needed the reactor for a little at start up