What kind of GFO do you like?

[Reef264]

I am setting up a GFO reactor, and I am curious as to what Media to use, I don't currently have issues with PO4, or Nitrates, I just think they could be lower.I am mainly doing it for better color out of my Acro's.So....What do you run, and why?

I don't want a product that strips my water of all Nutrients, just something that helps keep the system clean.

 

[MarcWeaver]

I use bulk reef supply high capacity. It's economical and lasts a long time on low-nutrient systems. You won't need much, not even close to what their dosing calculator says. I use a cup for 300 gallons which I carbon dose as well. It lasts for at least a month for me.

 

[Reef264]

Alright, thank you!I was looking at that in my search...

-Ray

 

[urbaneks]

I use GFO from BRS as well but I don't use the high capacity, just the regular. I replace mine every 5 weeks.

 

[Reef264]

Thank you, Urbaneks!Seems like BRS is once again, the best way to go.

-Ray

 

[a.browning]

I use the regular BRS GFO with good results. I have heard good things about the high capacity as well.

 

[tjdouglas]

I have used BRS High Capacity GFO as well as Rowaphos. I have found that both work just fine for my system (though I am sure there are others who swear by one or the other!)

 

[milhous3er]

RowaPhos for me as well. Change it out every 4-5 weeks.

 

[Bill@IA]

+1 RowaPhos

 

[coralreefdoc]

RowaPhos is all I use, and all I will ever use in the foreseeable future, on my reef systems. Period

Unless its for curing rock, which Im currently doing for a new large system, then ill use one of the less expensive, lower grade GFOs i.e. BRS, PhosBan ...

 

[Reef264]

Decisions.Decisions...

-Ray

 

[coralreefdoc]

If you can afford the premium for RowaPhos, it's not much of a decision

Far superior product ...

 

[Reef264]

Rowaphos, no BRS, No wait Rowaphos, dahh BRS, but maybe Rowaphos. :lmao:

 

[Alex T.]

Why choose? Run both!

 

[gweston]

I use brs gfo at the moment in a brs reactor. I only use about a half cup to a cup for a ~245g (total) system. Change every 4-6 weeks. Display tanks are 165g total. I adjust as needed based on phosphate readings.

I used phosban and chemiclean on my old 29g as I bought in much smaller volume. No complaints, but I can't really say if one is better than the other.

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[MammothReefer]

I used rowa for years then switched to BRS High Capacity. Been happy with it both work I would just use whatever gives you the most for the money.

As far as ROWA being a better product there are some threads some where that show BRS HC actually works better then ROWA. I just took their word for it I can't tell the difference i'm always @ 0 I use it for maintenance.

 

[Ptyochromis]

For me, anything Iron based. It is far less toxic than Aluminium based. Rawaphos an phosban work equally well IMO. Phosguard and Phos-zorb had a terrible impact on my fish and inverts.

I have also heard really good things about polyfilters.

Just lower the PO4 slowly, lowering it quickly can stress your animals.

 

[Reef264]

I use brs gfo at the moment in a brs reactor. I only use about a half cup to a cup for a ~245g (total) system. Change every 4-6 weeks. Display tanks are 165g total. I adjust as needed based on phosphate readings.

I used phosban and chemiclean on my old 29g as I bought in much smaller volume. No complaints, but I can't really say if one is better than the other.

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Thanks for the reply, I appreciate it!

 

[reeferlover]

What if u add coral and ur phosphates are zero is that ok

 

[Adamc1303]

How do you guys know how long the GFO is actually lasting you? Do you run activated carbon? How much and how often do you change that out?