Who uses GFO?

lotus02 · 09/05/2007, 07:41 AM

I hear a lot about GFO and the benefits of it. What is your experience since running a GFO reactor or just media? And are there any disadvantages?

JetCat USA · 09/05/2007, 07:49 AM

I Do!!!! you can read all about how effective it is in the August Thread Of The Month

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...readid=1182318

lotus02 · 09/05/2007, 08:25 AM

Thanks for the link. I just read through the thread. I am seriously considering setting up a GFO reactor. I have a lot of clams though and SPS dominate tank ,I would be curious to know the effects on some of the reef tanks out there. Are there any side effects I should be aware of? If PO4 drops too fast will it stress my corals and clams? What should I watch for if the levels are dropping too fast?

SlowCobra · 09/05/2007, 08:34 AM

I just started using it and here is an actual excerpt from a friend that came over to my house after having it on at half the recommended dosage for only a couple of days. I have an SPS dominated tank as well. Start at half dosage and work your way up over the course of 2 weeks or so until you reach the full recommended dosage.

Quote:

Your tank is really starting to shape up! You look at it everyday so it may be hard to tell, but that algae is really going away pretty quicklyâ€¦whatever your doing, keep doing it.

Travis L. Stevens · 09/05/2007, 09:12 AM

I use GFO, but only as necessary. I haven't used it in over two years. I use it as an emergency backup, and keep things maintained with water changes.

DrBegalke · 09/05/2007, 09:50 AM

I use it, have used RowaPhos, Phosban or PURA in the past, now I'm using chemi-pure elite... great stuff.

DrBegalke · 09/05/2007, 09:53 AM

http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issu...004/review.htm

hyperfocal · 09/05/2007, 10:22 AM

I was using it, worked great. I switched over to chaeto in the sump (chaeto is a lot cheaper than GFO, helps balance overnight pH if lit off-cycle, and is a nice home for 'pods).

If I ever get a major algae bloom, I'll jump back on the GFO bandwagon; it's one of the rare 'miracle products' that actually does what it says it will.

lotus02 · 09/05/2007, 10:40 AM

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Originally posted by DrBegalke
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issu...004/review.htm

Thanks the more I read the more it sounds like a good thing. I just want to make sure it won't effect my clams 3 of which are very large ,gigas and squams are about 13" or more. Also have several other clams but the 3 big ones are my babies I have watched them grow. My tank was a transfer from a 180 to the 300 completed in March. Recently I've got a few patches of HA mind you they are small but want to get it under control before it gets out of hand, I do 70 gal. water changes every week. The tank looks great other than the 5 very small patches of HA.

SlowCobra · 09/05/2007, 10:46 AM

Buy the GFO in bulk from a place like TwoPartSolution.com Save a ton of money over buying it "name brand".

JetCat USA · 09/05/2007, 11:28 AM

What are your current PO4 levels in the tank???

lotus02 · 09/05/2007, 11:37 AM

Waiting for new test kit to come in, the one I had was out dated. should be in soon.
I want to see what my levels are before I do any thing.

09/05/2007, 07:41 AM	#1
lotus02 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 178	Who uses GFO? I hear a lot about GFO and the benefits of it. What is your experience since running a GFO reactor or just media? And are there any disadvantages?

09/05/2007, 09:12 AM	#5
Travis L. Stevens Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Perry, OK Posts: 13,946	I use GFO, but only as necessary. I haven't used it in over two years. I use it as an emergency backup, and keep things maintained with water changes. __________________ Travis Stevens Current Tank Info: Restarting 28g Bowfront

09/05/2007, 09:50 AM	#6
DrBegalke Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Phoenix area, AZ Posts: 2,599	I use it, have used RowaPhos, Phosban or PURA in the past, now I'm using chemi-pure elite... great stuff. __________________ ~Jason Begalke Current Tank Info: Latest project: JBJ Cubey

09/05/2007, 09:53 AM	#7
DrBegalke Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Phoenix area, AZ Posts: 2,599	http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issu...004/review.htm __________________ ~Jason Begalke Current Tank Info: Latest project: JBJ Cubey

09/05/2007, 10:22 AM	#8
hyperfocal Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Edge of oblivion Posts: 1,708	I was using it, worked great. I switched over to chaeto in the sump (chaeto is a lot cheaper than GFO, helps balance overnight pH if lit off-cycle, and is a nice home for 'pods). If I ever get a major algae bloom, I'll jump back on the GFO bandwagon; it's one of the rare 'miracle products' that actually does what it says it will. __________________ "Froth at the top, dregs at bottom, but the middle excellent." -- Voltaire Current Tank Info: getting back into the hobby

09/05/2007, 07:49 AM	#2
JetCat USA Moved On Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 2,847	I Do!!!! you can read all about how effective it is in the August Thread Of The Month http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...readid=1182318

09/05/2007, 08:25 AM	#3
lotus02 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 178	Thanks for the link. I just read through the thread. I am seriously considering setting up a GFO reactor. I have a lot of clams though and SPS dominate tank ,I would be curious to know the effects on some of the reef tanks out there. Are there any side effects I should be aware of? If PO4 drops too fast will it stress my corals and clams? What should I watch for if the levels are dropping too fast?

09/05/2007, 10:46 AM	#10
SlowCobra Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Joliet, IL Posts: 3,079	Buy the GFO in bulk from a place like TwoPartSolution.com Save a ton of money over buying it "name brand".

09/05/2007, 11:28 AM	#11
JetCat USA Moved On Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 2,847	What are your current PO4 levels in the tank???

09/05/2007, 11:37 AM	#12
lotus02 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 178	Waiting for new test kit to come in, the one I had was out dated. should be in soon. I want to see what my levels are before I do any thing.