Looking for advice on GFO Media Reactors

  • Thread starter Thread starter ReefOC
  • Start date Start date
  • Tagged users Tagged users None

ReefOC

Active Member
View Badges
Joined
Mar 27, 2024
Messages
396
Reaction score
188
Location
California
Rating - 100%
1   0   0
I've been testing for Phosphates, which have been higher than supposed to be (.18 last weekend and .12 this weekend). I have significantly reduced feeding pellet foods. Would you suggest a GFO reactor to further reduce phosphates? If so, which media reactor would you recommend? I have the RedSea 750XXL (200 gallon with Sump). Only running chaeto and Protein Skimmer in Sump besides filter socks. Thoughts?
 
I've been testing for Phosphates, which have been higher than supposed to be (.18 last weekend and .12 this weekend). I have significantly reduced feeding pellet foods. Would you suggest a GFO reactor to further reduce phosphates? If so, which media reactor would you recommend? I have the RedSea 750XXL (200 gallon with Sump). Only running chaeto and Protein Skimmer in Sump besides filter socks. Thoughts?
The phosphate isn’t that high yet. You have time to ease into tweaking PO4 level.
 
There really are few wrong answers on the reactor front. You just need something that is an up flow style reactor with enough gph to allow the GFI to slightly tumble so it doesn't turn into a brick.

I happen to have the BRS reactor right now, but have also used TLD PhosBan reactors in the past as well as a couple others.
 

HOW MUCH DOES A FISH’S FEEDING REQUIREMENTS AFFECT YOUR STOCKING DECISIONS?

  • A lot! - I avoid fish that require frequent or specialized feeding

    Votes: 7 25.0%
  • Quite a bit, but an automatic feeder can change my answer

    Votes: 5 17.9%
  • It depends on whether my nutrient export can handle it

    Votes: 5 17.9%
  • It depends on how badly I want the fish

    Votes: 9 32.1%
  • Not much. I’m willing to adjust my routine

    Votes: 6 21.4%
  • Not at all. Feeding demands don’t limit my stocking choices

    Votes: 5 17.9%
  • I usually learn about the demanding feeding schedule after buying the fish!

    Votes: 2 7.1%
  • I haven’t really considered this before

    Votes: 3 10.7%
  • Something else (see my comments in the thread)

    Votes: 0 0.0%
Back
Top
Home
Post thread…
Market
What's new