BRS reactor issue

ebojo · 06/06/2011, 07:10 PM

I have had my BRS reactors hooked up for about a month now. I had a huge algae outbreak, which caused me to start looking at my equipment. I discovered that my GFO reactor was not moving water very fast at all. At this time, I was using a maxijet 400. I thought this may be the problem, so I upgraded to 1200s for each of the reactors. The carbon has plenty of flow, however, the GFO is still moving very slowly. The lack of flow has even caused water to spew out of the fitting that connects the powerhead to the hose. I tried taking all of the GFO out to make sure it wasnt clogged or anything, but that didnt seem to help. Any ideas?

Lynnmw1208 · 06/06/2011, 07:47 PM

did you stick in the second sponge? I had to take mine out for proper flow. I use both sponges for the carbon but not the GFO. Although in my dual reactor I have noticed that it doesn't take long for the GFO to get clogged... I just may switch to biopellets.

ebojo · 06/06/2011, 07:49 PM

where does it get clogged? that may be the issue. Also, are you suggesting to just take the extra sponge out altogether?

06/06/2011, 07:10 PM	#1
ebojo Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Auburn, AL Posts: 317	BRS reactor issue I have had my BRS reactors hooked up for about a month now. I had a huge algae outbreak, which caused me to start looking at my equipment. I discovered that my GFO reactor was not moving water very fast at all. At this time, I was using a maxijet 400. I thought this may be the problem, so I upgraded to 1200s for each of the reactors. The carbon has plenty of flow, however, the GFO is still moving very slowly. The lack of flow has even caused water to spew out of the fitting that connects the powerhead to the hose. I tried taking all of the GFO out to make sure it wasnt clogged or anything, but that didnt seem to help. Any ideas?

06/06/2011, 07:47 PM	#2
Lynnmw1208 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Brunswick, Ohio Posts: 3,306	did you stick in the second sponge? I had to take mine out for proper flow. I use both sponges for the carbon but not the GFO. Although in my dual reactor I have noticed that it doesn't take long for the GFO to get clogged... I just may switch to biopellets. __________________ equipment: Eshopps psk-200 skimmer, Mag 12 pump, 30gal sump, 2x 300w Finnex heaters, glass-holes 1500gph overflow kit with 3/4" return kits, 72" 8x36w t-5 AquaticLife light, 66lbs of LR, 150lbs of tropic eden reeflakes, 2 Koralia Evo 1400, JBJ ATO, BRS dual GFO/carbon reactors, Hydor smartwave Current Tank Info: 125gallon

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06/06/2011, 07:49 PM	#3
ebojo Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Auburn, AL Posts: 317	where does it get clogged? that may be the issue. Also, are you suggesting to just take the extra sponge out altogether?