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03/13/2009, 12:18 PM
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ROWA phos question
Does this haved to be used in a reactor or can i use it in like a 200 micron bag and place that in my sump and just let it set there???
Any opinions?
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03/13/2009, 01:06 PM
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I'm sure it can be used that way.
I am currently running ChemiPure Elite (which contains GFO) in my sump and am pleased with the results. Might not be as efficient as it would be in a reactor but it will work.
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03/13/2009, 01:16 PM
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like uncle salty said, it can be used in a micro bag, but its not nearly as effective as when used in a reactor. the same with carbon. i use both GFO and carbon in reactors now and seem to need much less product as when in media bags.
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03/13/2009, 02:22 PM
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I would def. get a reactor to run that in. TLF reactors are like $30, worth every penny and makes that expensive GFO go way further.
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03/13/2009, 02:52 PM
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It comes with a bag. But as everyone said, it would be much more efficient in a a reactor.
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03/14/2009, 01:32 AM
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it can also be used in a canister filter as well, but the reactor is the best method
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03/14/2009, 10:31 PM
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I can speak for the reactor, but I use the bag for mine. As long as the water goes through the bag and not around it, it will work good. I'm very happy with it.
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03/14/2009, 10:32 PM
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typo. I CAN'T speak for the reactor...
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