GFO Reactor Recommendations

[GregJames]

I'm looking for a good GFO reactor to install in the cabinet of my RedSea Reefer 250 (55gal display).
Currently I'm just running a reef octopus skimmer down there besides the ATO, filter socks, and return pump.

What's a good out of the box reactor I can mount outside of the sump?


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[tkeracer619]

Precision marine, mrc, geo, vertex... They all make good reactors.

[GregJames]

Is 'two little fishnets" worth a damn?
EDIT: "fishnets F you spell check.
Its supposed to be Two Little Fishies


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[Watchm@n]

I am using a D-D which I hang onto the side of my sump which is doing a pretty good job so far with rowaphos

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[GregJames]

Originally Posted by Watchm@n

I am using a D-D which I hang onto the side of my sump which is doing a pretty good job so far with rowaphos

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I have absolutely zero room on all 4 sides of the sump, and VERY limited room inside the sump. I'd like to hang something on the left wall with a pump that drops down into the sump

Don't mind my "notes". They're for the wife when she does water changes while I'm out of the country.


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[RobZilla04]

https://www.amazon.com/AQUATOP-MR-20...quatop+reactor

This pump should be small enough to tuck beside your skimmer and the return line could drop right back in.

I'm using this on a 90g and it seems to be sufficient.

[scooter31707]

I have been using the Two Little Fishies reactor for 2 years now and it has been doing a great job, no complaints. I am using the Cobalt 600MJ pump with it.

[ali1]

Brs reactor... good construction, easy refillable cartridges

[Vinny Kreyling]

I run my 2 Little Fishies reactor off the feed line for the skimmer with the supplied valve.

[GregJames]

Originally Posted by Vinny Kreyling

I run my 2 Little Fishies reactor off the feed line for the skimmer with the supplied valve.

Interesting.. Feed line? My skimmer is submerged in the sump so I don't think this will be an option for me


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[Watchm@n]

Originally Posted by GregJames

I have absolutely zero room on all 4 sides of the sump, and VERY limited room inside the sump. I'd like to hang something on the left wall with a pump that drops down into the sump

Don't mind my "notes". They're for the wife when she does water changes while I'm out of the country.


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The good thing about the D-D is you can hang it inside and outside the sump... from your pics u could probably hang it inside and have the pump drop down into the sump... I'll try get a pic of mine... although my sump is not as neat as yours, and I don't have any notes

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[Vinny Kreyling]

My skimmer runs from the return line, no separate pump.

[BryanS4]

Aquamaxx fr-se..night and day better than Tlf and in same price range. .

[Potatohead]

Originally Posted by BryanS4

Aquamaxx fr-se..night and day better than Tlf and in same price range. .

It looks like virtually identical design (copy).

I have the TLF and I have been wanting to spend some money on reactors but I just can't bring myself to because it works totally fine.

[BryanS4]

Originally Posted by Potatohead

It looks like virtually identical design (copy).

I have the TLF and I have been wanting to spend some money on reactors but I just can't bring myself to because it works totally fine.

I have both and can say for sure the AquaMaxx is a lot better.

No screw on top and rubber barbs.. night and day difference. For what it's worth, just seems to tumble better as well.

[surferarnie]

I use a two lil fishes. Its cheap but works ok. Just make sure to regulate the flow.if its too high all the gfo can be forced out. I had a cup of gfo in my sump the day after i changed media one time.it was a pain to get it out.

[Chris Mills]

I use the Bulk Reef Supply gfo reactor and it works great. I like their GFO also.

[GoVols]

Originally Posted by GregJames

I'm looking for a good GFO reactor to install in the cabinet of my RedSea Reefer 250 (55gal display).
Currently I'm just running a reef octopus skimmer down there besides the ATO, filter socks, and return pump.

What's a good out of the box reactor I can mount outside of the sump?


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I run this one on the side of the sump of my RSM S-400
Can't beat it!!!!!!!!!!!
Watch the Video too
http://www.marinedepot.com/AquaMaxx_...FIFRIT-vi.html

[GoVols]

Originally Posted by bryans4

aquamaxx fr-se..night and day better than tlf and in same price range. .

+1

[JohnnyHildo]

i use an innovative marine mini-max and find it to be pretty meh. one thing i really dislike about it is that i have to remove the entire reactor to change the media as it requires a lot of head space to be able to remove the media chamber.

[gmlee]

Oh really? My opinion is that they looked good from what I read

[JohnnyHildo]

Originally Posted by gmlee

Oh really? My opinion is that they looked good from what I read

also, assuming you're using it in a sump it should be considered that unless it's in a fairly deep section it will be the loudest device in there. however, if the water level is high (+10 inches) it's almost silent... that's what she said... sorry i had to add that lol.