help. first timeto use gfo

[reefer newby]

The directions say to use a gram per gallon . my tank is a 55 gal. How do you measure a gram?

 

[robbrouse]

Best best is to Google it. What type of GFO are you using?

 

[reefer newby]

Aquamaxx phosphate out gfo

 

[Damon]

Digital scale.

Note2 on Tap Pro

 

[robbrouse]

Another not you can OD on GFO. It's costly as you know.. I use BRS GFO and they tell you in cups.. I'm guessing 1.2 cup to start and see what it does and adjust from there. I run 1.5 cups in my 75 and change out every 3 weeks or so. Thinking of going pellets.

 

[Damon]

http://www.dianasdesserts.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/tools.measures

Note2 on Tap Pro

 

[Reefing Madness]

Convert gram to tablespoon - Conversion of Measurement Units
3.5 Tablespoons

 

[AZDesertRat]

10 grams is about one level teaspoonfull. In the beginning though start out with 1/2 the recommended dose or about 5 grams per 10 gallons. Thats about 2 and a half teaspoons in your case and slowly work up to the 1 gram per gallon over time.