When to hook up the GFO reactor to reduce PO4

[Daddy-o]

That’s actually the biggest reason I’m dragging my feet with it, it’s a little of a pain to change it out regularly. Same reason why I don’t have filter socks on this tank.

Thats the reason I switched to PhosGuard

 

[Charlie’s Frags]

That’s actually the biggest reason I’m dragging my feet with it, it’s a little of a pain to change it out regularly. Same reason why I don’t have filter socks on this tank.

I use the Red Sea nylon mesh socks and I only have to clean it every 2-3 weeks.

 

[ryshark]

Thats the reason I switched to PhosGuard

In a reactor?

 

[ryshark]

I use the Red Sea nylon mesh socks and I only have to clean it every 2-3 weeks.

I'll look into that, I got sick of constantly bleaching the felt socks and also having them overflow occasionally.

 

[Charlie’s Frags]

I'll look into that, I got sick of constantly bleaching the felt socks and also having them overflow occasionally.

I just rinse the mesh ones out in the sink. Takes 3 minutes

 

[Daddy-o]

In a reactor?

Yes, I run it in a small BRS reactor. Instead of being really small particles like GFO, it is like small balls.
Cheers! Mark

 

[DMG Reef]

Thanks @Chaswood79 for the coral viewer recommendation for taking pics. So here are some of my acros grown using GFO 24/7.

I've gotten at least half of these from @Coral Euphoria. Abe has healthy corals!

Edit to add names:
1) No name
2) Tyree Tierra Del Fuego
3) SC Orange Passion
4) Vivid's Rainbow Delight
5) RRA Phantom
6) Oregon Tort
7) Vivid's Confetti
8) Strawberry Shortcake
9) Pink Cadillac
10) Pink Lemonade

 

[Charlie’s Frags]

Thanks @Chaswood79 for the coral viewer recommendation for taking pics. So here are some of my acros grown using GFO 24/7.

I've gotten at least half of these from @Coral Euphoria. Abe has healthy corals!

Much better.

 

[ryshark]

Thanks @Chaswood79 for the coral viewer recommendation for taking pics. So here are some of my acros grown using GFO 24/7.

I've gotten at least half of these from @Coral Euphoria. Abe has healthy corals!

Very nice! Abe @Coral Euphoria also has the best videos, is he still using rowaphos?
I decided on option 3. GFO slowly in a reactor. Once I get down to .08 - .10 then I’m going to increase my feedings again and hopefully that will all stabilize around .08 - .10.

 

[DMG Reef]

Very nice! Abe @Coral Euphoria also has the best videos, is he still using rowaphos?
I decided on option 3. GFO slowly in a reactor. Once I get down to .08 - .10 then I’m going to increase my feedings again and hopefully that will all stabilize around .08 - .10.

I think that sounds like a good plan. I can't stress enough how important it is to use just a small amount. I use 4 tablespoons for 112 gallon tank and it keeps me in the .08 range.

 

[Charlie’s Frags]

Very nice! Abe @Coral Euphoria also has the best videos, is he still using rowaphos?
I decided on option 3. GFO slowly in a reactor. Once I get down to .08 - .10 then I’m going to increase my feedings again and hopefully that will all stabilize around .08 - .10.

How’s the angry bird doing?

 

[ryshark]

How’s the angry bird doing?

99% dead. Will probably be 100% by the time I get home

 

[Charlie’s Frags]

Thanks @Chaswood79 for the coral viewer recommendation for taking pics. So here are some of my acros grown using GFO 24/7.

I've gotten at least half of these from @Coral Euphoria. Abe has healthy corals!

What’s the 3rd pic? And what clip on filter are you using?

 

[DMG Reef]

99% dead. Will probably be 100% by the time I get home

Bummer!! Here's my AB.

 

[DMG Reef]

What’s the 3rd pic? And what clip on filter are you using?

3rd pic? SCOP. I'm using the Icecap Lens kit.

 

[Charlie’s Frags]

Bummer!! Here's my AB.

Where did you get your ab? Looks like a happy one

 

[DMG Reef]

Where did you get your ab? Looks like a happy one

A Reef Creation. I got it the same time as the Homewrecker. So far, so good.

 

[SeaDweller]

Very nice! Abe @Coral Euphoria also has the best videos, is he still using rowaphos?
I decided on option 3. GFO slowly in a reactor. Once I get down to .08 - .10 then I’m going to increase my feedings again and hopefully that will all stabilize around .08 - .10.

Indeed he does. He runs it 24/7.

 

[Charlie’s Frags]

A Reef Creation. I got it the same time as the Homewrecker. So far, so good.

Is it the arc angry bird or rru angry bird?

 

[DMG Reef]

Is it the arc angry bird or rru angry bird?

Yes