Best media bag for gfo

[skiergd011013]

Hi bulk reef. What micron size media bag is best for gfo? Does yours work well? I want to stick it in the output chamber of my remora skimmer. I just tried an 800 micron bag, and the gfo just poured right through it when i rinsed it.

 

[HolisticBear]

Hi bulk reef. What micron size media bag is best for gfo? Does yours work well? I want to stick it in the output chamber of my remora skimmer. I just tried an 800 micron bag, and the gfo just poured right through it when i rinsed it.

GFO poured out my BRS media bags. I used the Seachem Media Bag designed for Purigen and that worked pretty well.

 

[slayertx]

I use https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/brs-mesh-filter-sock-with-draw-string.html for my GFO when I run it but you are supposed to gently wash the fines out just like you would with carbon. If you are too aggressive with it it will just create more just like carbon.

Also on a side note I too used a remora for many years and was always chasing my tail with nitrates until I got a wine bottle skimmer. I still have my remora hooked up and running just for flow and back up just in case my sump pump goes out but I haven't had to empty the cup in over 6 months and that proves to me it was just not good at it's job.

 

[mjlash22]

I have these. And it has worked for keeping GFO inside. I no longer use GFO though.

https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/brs-mesh-filter-sock-with-draw-string.html

Although, GFO works best in a reactor where it can tumble. You will more than likely see it just clump up in the bag and have to replace frequently.

 

[skiergd011013]

I use https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/brs-mesh-filter-sock-with-draw-string.html for my GFO when I run it but you are supposed to gently wash the fines out just like you would with carbon. If you are too aggressive with it it will just create more just like carbon.

Also on a side note I too used a remora for many years and was always chasing my tail with nitrates until I got a wine bottle skimmer. I still have my remora hooked up and running just for flow and back up just in case my sump pump goes out but I haven't had to empty the cup in over 6 months and that proves to me it was just not good at it's job.

thanks. I ordered that seachem bag. And regarding your skimmer, im sorry but something is wrong there. Either the pump is clogged, underperforming, or undersized, you have the cup set too high, or you dont unscrew that plastic screw and clean the injector once in a while. Other than that, i have been using them for 10 years 100% problem free.

 

[slayertx]

thanks. I ordered that seachem bag. And regarding your skimmer, im sorry but something is wrong there. Either the pump is clogged, underperforming, or undersized, you have the cup set too high, or you dont unscrew that plastic screw and clean the injector once in a while. Other than that, i have been using them for 10 years 100% problem free.

I think you misunderstood me. I have my remora pro working in tandom with a eshopps s-200. I ran the remora for than a decade only having to replace my pump 2 times. However running it in tandon the sump skimmer clearly out preforms it. to the point the tank water has nothing for the remora to skim. I actually have the collection cup placed all the way down and still nothing. Again it's still fully functional but just provides flow or incase the 2nd skimmer shuts down for some reason then it can take over. I keep it this way because I frequently am out of town.

However the point was if your running gfo you are worried about phospates or nitrates and having a proper skimmer makes a difference. I personally didn't truly realize how under preforming my remora was till I got a better skimmer.

 

[skiergd011013]

I think you misunderstood me. I have my remora pro working in tandom with a eshopps s-200. I ran the remora for than a decade only having to replace my pump 2 times. However running it in tandon the sump skimmer clearly out preforms it. to the point the tank water has nothing for the remora to skim. I actually have the collection cup placed all the way down and still nothing. Again it's still fully functional but just provides flow or incase the 2nd skimmer shuts down for some reason then it can take over. I keep it this way because I frequently am out of town.

However the point was if your running gfo you are worried about phospates or nitrates and having a proper skimmer makes a difference. I personally didn't truly realize how under preforming my remora was till I got a better skimmer.

i would be all for getting a more powerful skimmer, but i am happy with the remora because it is hob, the mj pump isnt too intrusive in the tank, and i have modded the pump to draw off the surface, which has eliminated my surface film. The chamber on the skimmer where the water returns to the tank looks perfect for putting my gfo media bag. The water flows straight upwards. I wouldnt be surprised if it even tumbles a bit in there, just like a reactor.

 

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I have these. And it has worked for keeping GFO inside. I no longer use GFO though.

https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/brs-mesh-filter-sock-with-draw-string.html

Although, GFO works best in a reactor where it can tumble. You will more than likely see it just clump up in the bag and have to replace frequently.

This is what I use as well for a small tank with frequent changes!

 

[skiergd011013]

This is what I use as well for a small tank with frequent changes!

thanks. I broke down and ordered the phosban 150 reactor. Itll be hob because i have a 30 gallon sumpless. I really didnt want any more equipment, but i think itll do me well.

 

[mjlash22]

thanks. I broke down and ordered the phosban 150 reactor. Itll be hob because i have a 30 gallon sumpless. I really didnt want any more equipment, but i think itll do me well.

Definitely a tried and true reactor. Maybe doesn't help aesthetics but will get the job done if kept up on.

 

[skiergd011013]

Definitely a tried and true reactor. Maybe doesn't help aesthetics but will get the job done if kept up on.

i have some nuisance algae. It mainly grows on the back glass, and i toothbrush it once in a while. I also have some bubble algae, that spreads slowly. I want to put a hurting on these algaes, and help my coralline, which grows, but should be faster. I am optimistic for the reactor.