GFO Options?

[Floyd-]

Currently have a BRS dual reactor that I run carbon and BRS GFO.
The GFO is so finely ground that it completely cakes my sponges and it wastes product during rising before installing in the reactor.
Are there other options for GFO that are not sand like particles? I dont really want to use a liquid remover because of horror stories ive heard.

 

[Saltyreef]

Currently have a BRS dual reactor that I run carbon and BRS GFO.
The GFO is so finely ground that it completely cakes my sponges and it wastes product during rising before installing in the reactor.
Are there other options for GFO that are not sand like particles? I dont really want to use a liquid remover because of horror stories ive heard.

I place my GFO in a small fine micron bag and rinse it under cold water until the water runs clear (do not rub it together in your hands just let the water flow through it gently) Then its ready for the reactor. I leave it in the bag and sandwich it between the sponges if using it alone or throw it on top of the carbon and place the final sponge.

The sponges should really only be catching detritus, not be clogged with the GFO media.

 

[Saltyreef]

Heres a link to the bags.

BRS Mesh Media Bag with Draw String

Mesh Media Bags are used to hold media like carbon, GFO or any other loose media. The mesh bags allow for flow through the media while keeping the loose media contained. By strategically placing the media bags in your sump, you can control the amount of water that could flow through the media...

www.bulkreefsupply.com

 

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I place my GFO in a small fine micron bag and rinse it under cold water until the water runs clear (do not rub it together in your hands just let the water flow through it gently) Then its ready for the reactor. I leave it in the bag and sandwich it between the sponges if using it alone or throw it on top of the carbon and place the final sponge.

The sponges should really only be catching detritus, not be clogged with the GFO media.

Yup I had issues with BRS GFO as well for a bit...

I switched to the Avast reactor and had better luck.

 

[Floyd-]

I rinse the media quite a bit but it still clogs my sponges really bad. They turn into little brown pucks.
I place the bottom sponge then the GFO and then leave the upper sponge as high as I can so it can tumble.

 

[YOYOYOReefer]

rowaphos is easier to handle for sure its a little more money but does the same thing