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Old 12-17-2012, 12:16 PM
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Good day all, I am not sure if someone already asked this question, but I am setting up my new 230G tank and was wondering what is a good type of GFO and carbon to use. Also if I can find it locally or online. I have 2 vertex UF-20 reactors. Thank you.
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Old 12-17-2012, 01:44 PM
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Abe I use rowa phos. Though its a little more expensive. It won't leach into the system once saturated. I've used generic brands and was never quite satisfied

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Old 12-17-2012, 02:44 PM
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Ive been using the high grade stuff from BRS. I tried the lower capacity GFO and there's a definite difference.
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Ive been using the high grade stuff from BRS. I tried the lower capacity GFO and there's a definite difference.
+1. High Capacity GFO from BRS is what I use too. Great stuff. Used to use Rowaphos but I prefer the BRS GFO.
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Old 12-17-2012, 04:09 PM
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+1. High Capacity GFO from BRS is what I use too. Great stuff. Used to use Rowaphos but I prefer the BRS GFO.
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Old 12-17-2012, 04:24 PM
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Abe I use rowa phos. Though its a little more expensive. It won't leach into the system once saturated. I've used generic brands and was never quite satisfied

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Not true. Randy on RC demonstrated in his experiments that Rowaphos can release phosphate back to the water.

Anyway, both products ROWA and GFO are great products and you can't go wrong with either one of them. I just prefer GFO for how easy to clean.
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Abe,
I use Rowa Phos for GFO and Kent Marine carbon for Carbon and so far, I love them. I bought both from J&L. I bought lots so if you want a sample to test them out yourself, come by my place and I'll give you some.
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