Gfo Clarification

[derrick orosz]

I have always bought my GFO from brs but with our Canadian dollar its starting to hurt... Im a little confused... dont laugh with my stupid question.... is Rowaphos the same as the gfo that i buy from brs??

 

[zoomster]

Yep pretty much.
I buy mine from @unibob, good product - good price.

 

[klaus777]

http://www.reefsupplies.ca/online-store/Granular-Ferric-Oxyde-Bulk-GFO.html

Just Sayin'

these guys have been good to me as a substitute for BRS.

 

[Nighthawk26]

As a sidenote to that. BRS looks to be out of their GC GFO till April. All sizes.

 

[Skim]

Rowa is much more powerful than the GFO Bulk from RSC, not saying it does not work as I have and do use it but Rowa is considered to be the best GFO and it shows in the pricing.

 

[BigReefer]

soo .... I have a stupid question .... do we need a gfo and a reactor ??? or as they both in the same?

 

[EricTMah]

soo .... I have a stupid question .... do we need a gfo and a reactor ??? or as they both in the same?

Most use gfo inside a reactor. Allows for fine adjustment of flow to get maximum flow through the gfo without a tumble. As gfo will grind itself down to a powder.
You can use gfo in a media bag in direct water flow, or in a canister filter. But most have found that using the gfo inside a reactor works best

Sony Xperia Z3

 

[BigReefer]

eric ... thanks buddy you just blown my mind ... I wonder if it would fit better in the area under my red sea reefer170 ... do i need to use a pump and such?

 

[Nonuser]

yep pump reactor the whole nine. I have a brand new Maxi Jet never opened that I got with my two fishies media reactor for this very reason. But Bart84 convinced me to go bigger with the pump so...

 

[BigReefer]

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[BigReefer]

but i have a media reactor ... hmmm i just got soooo idk what to do now

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[EricTMah]

Why would you consider getting a different reactor if you already have one?
Those dual reactors aren't the best imo as you'll want different flow rates between gfo and carbon.

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[BigReefer]

but i have a media reactor ... hmmm i just got soooo idk what to do now

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The latest and greatest in BioPellet Reactor specifically designed for the use of solid carbon dosing biopellets.

These Revolutionary Media Reactors have a fluidizing cone bottom design to help keep the Biopellet media in suspension and evenly disperse the water upwards, without restricting the flow through the unit. These advanced reactor units also includes fastening screws on the lid for a sure tight seal and a mesh screen to keep the biopellets within the reactor without the risk of restricting flow or clogging like other media reactors on the market. These units come in 3 different sizes.


BR-110 4″ Diameter X 20.9″ Tall (800ml BioPellet Capacity)

Why would you consider getting a different reactor if you already have one?
Those dual reactors aren't the best imo as you'll want different flow rates between gfo and carbon.

Sony Xperia Z3

 

[BigReefer]

Why would you consider getting a different reactor if you already have one?
Those dual reactors aren't the best imo as you'll want different flow rates between gfo and carbon.

Sony Xperia Z3

i just know whats better?

 

[EricTMah]

Changing reactors isn't going to make a lick of a difference when running gfo. Unless you just like buy more equipment for no reason

Might be different if you were talking about bio pellets as they need to be tumbled. But gfo is low flow.

Sony Xperia Z3

 

[derrick orosz]

I bought seachems phosbond today. We shall see if it makes any difference

 

[Nighthawk26]

Why would you consider getting a different reactor if you already have one?
Those dual reactors aren't the best imo as you'll want different flow rates between gfo and carbon.

Sony Xperia Z3

That particular one is different from the BRS dual. There is a valve to throttle each individually.

 

[Nighthawk26]

I bought seachems phosbond today. We shall see if it makes any difference

Keep us posted. I have plenty of BRS left as I struggle to get my Ni, and phosphate above 0. First world problems. So when time comes, I'm curious if I will keep using that or switch.