Gfo

Red Sea reefer · 11/05/2017, 03:06 AM

Is GFO release enough iron to aquarium water which can help the growth of micro algae like chaeto or we still need to dose iron , like using Kent iron supply product

mcgyvr · 11/05/2017, 05:42 AM

If you are having problems growing chaeto you might want to stop using GFO..
GFO is for those with a phosphate problem.. It should not be used if you don't have one as it can strip the water of phosphate and cause problems..
Why are you using GFO?

But no I would not rely on GFO as your source of iron in the tank (it may release some into the water column) and you would want to test/measure if you intend on dosing iron.. If the results show you have enough iron then there is no need to dose.. if not then add iron supplement..

shaginwagon13 · 11/05/2017, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by mcgyvr

If you are having problems growing chaeto you might want to stop using GFO..
GFO is for those with a phosphate problem.. It should not be used if you don't have one as it can strip the water of phosphate and cause problems..
Why are you using GFO?

But no I would not rely on GFO as your source of iron in the tank (it may release some into the water column) and you would want to test/measure if you intend on dosing iron.. If the results show you have enough iron then there is no need to dose.. if not then add iron supplement..

+1 I agree.

Red Sea reefer · 11/05/2017, 06:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcgyvr

If you are having problems growing chaeto you might want to stop using GFO..
GFO is for those with a phosphate problem.. It should not be used if you don't have one as it can strip the water of phosphate and cause problems..
Why are you using GFO?

But no I would not rely on GFO as your source of iron in the tank (it may release some into the water column) and you would want to test/measure if you intend on dosing iron.. If the results show you have enough iron then there is no need to dose.. if not then add iron supplement..

Due to my work i can’t keep an eye on the tank every day and seem going for water changes so I am doing the water change during my days off but I really on the GFO to lower my phosphate
And I just get my chaeto 3 days ago I don’t know if it’s growing or no
I have to wait and see how it’s going but I am just seeking for the info
To have and idea about what’s coming next ,

mcgyvr · 11/05/2017, 06:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Red Sea reefer

Due to my work i can’t keep an eye on the tank every day and seem going for water changes so I am doing the water change during my days off but I really on the GFO to lower my phosphate
And I just get my chaeto 3 days ago I don’t know if it’s growing or no
I have to wait and see how it’s going but I am just seeking for the info
To have and idea about what’s coming next ,

What is your current phosphate reading?
Might you be overfeeding?
Are you having nuisance algae issues?

And patience on the chaeto.. 3 days.. pfft

11/05/2017, 03:06 AM	#1
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11/05/2017, 05:42 AM	#2
mcgyvr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 20,050	If you are having problems growing chaeto you might want to stop using GFO.. GFO is for those with a phosphate problem.. It should not be used if you don't have one as it can strip the water of phosphate and cause problems.. Why are you using GFO? But no I would not rely on GFO as your source of iron in the tank (it may release some into the water column) and you would want to test/measure if you intend on dosing iron.. If the results show you have enough iron then there is no need to dose.. if not then add iron supplement.. __________________ Who me? Last edited by mcgyvr; 11/05/2017 at 05:53 AM.