Rowaphos

[tatties]

hey all, what are the benefits of rowaphos over GFO? is this more of a reaction media versus a daily maintenance for the tank?

ive been using GFO in a single BRS reactor just for the heck of it, phosphates around 0.05. no algae growing...but read some awesome things about rowaphos.

whats everyones opinion on the stuff?

 

[cojo8888]

In my experience its really good gfo media.
It can extract necesssary minerals as well when you overused cause coral to shock. Cost wise Its big expansive.

 

[stacksoner]

IMO, Rowaphos seems to work more consistently and effectively than all other GFO products I have used. This is also the only GFO that I have ever purchased that arrives damp and insists the product not be rinsed.

 

[SPR1968]

I’ve used rhowaphos for over 2 years and adding a GFO in my case rhowaphos is the best single thing I ever did with my tank. I don’t have algae or any other issues and infact rarely test for phosphate anymore. I try to keep it registering very low 0-0.03 on Hanna.

I just change the rhowaphos every 3-4 weeks and that’s it.

You need to rinse it to get rid of the fines, but I just add 5 litres of extra water to the system, change the rhowaphos in the reactor (FR509 deltec) and then run 5 litres of water through the reactor and out into a bucket. Takes just a few minutes

I buy the 5kg buckets as it’s much cheaper in that volume if you intend to keep using it.