Can i put GFO in a filter bag?

ReefIsMyMadness · 04/10/2012, 06:47 PM

i was just wondering if i could use GFO in a filter bag to put in my overflow of my 12gal aquapod instead of a reactor wich i dont have the money or room for,lol.? If so should i put it under my carbon bag since carbon runs out faster and needs changing more often? Also does GFO remove Nitrates to? or just Phosphates?

nicky11 · 04/10/2012, 07:09 PM

Why not try the new Blue Life Clear FX Pro. It's granular activated carbon, hybrid phosphate removing resin and organic scavenger resin all in one small bag. Apparently from what I've heard it is quite effective.

ReefIsMyMadness · 04/10/2012, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by nicky11

Why not try the new Blue Life Clear FX Pro. It's granular activated carbon, hybrid phosphate removing resin and organic scavenger resin all in one small bag. Apparently from what I've heard it is quite effective.

wow that stuff sounds great im gonna give that a try,thanks.

djsmallz · 04/10/2012, 09:07 PM

I just got my first bag of gfo in Friday and that's what I did placed in 2 media bags. Seems to be ok so far. Hoping drsfostersmith still has the phosban for $29 when I get paid this week

scarface70706 · 04/10/2012, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by nicky11

Why not try the new Blue Life Clear FX Pro. It's granular activated carbon, hybrid phosphate removing resin and organic scavenger resin all in one small bag. Apparently from what I've heard it is quite effective.

yea i heard this is the new 2 in 1 media. looks cool. at the right price and review id buy it. time will tell.

beachbreak · 04/11/2012, 07:12 AM

I use GFO in one bag and purigen in another on my 30 cube. Both are in a aquaclear 30 HOB filter. Works great!

nicky11 · 04/12/2012, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ReefIsMyMadness

wow that stuff sounds great im gonna give that a try,thanks.

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Originally Posted by scarface70706

yea i heard this is the new 2 in 1 media. looks cool. at the right price and review id buy it. time will tell.

If you guys get a chance to test it out, be sure to give your opinion on it. I live in Lima, Peru so I dont get it here, I usually have to wait for some relative who goes to the US to bring me certain stuff. But I read about this stuff and would love to hear about the results. I just had a BRS GFO reactor brought to add to my reef, but if these bags work the same, they are much more cost efficient.

Good luck.

04/10/2012, 06:47 PM	#1
ReefIsMyMadness Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 44	Can i put GFO in a filter bag? i was just wondering if i could use GFO in a filter bag to put in my overflow of my 12gal aquapod instead of a reactor wich i dont have the money or room for,lol.? If so should i put it under my carbon bag since carbon runs out faster and needs changing more often? Also does GFO remove Nitrates to? or just Phosphates?

04/10/2012, 09:07 PM	#4
djsmallz Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Tampa FL, near Ybor City Posts: 569	I just got my first bag of gfo in Friday and that's what I did placed in 2 media bags. Seems to be ok so far. Hoping drsfostersmith still has the phosban for $29 when I get paid this week __________________ Upgrading is always possible. Current Tank Info: Dual stacked 40 breeders with sump. Halide/led combo up top T5/led combo on bottom

04/10/2012, 07:09 PM	#2
nicky11 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Lima, Peru Posts: 38	Why not try the new Blue Life Clear FX Pro. It's granular activated carbon, hybrid phosphate removing resin and organic scavenger resin all in one small bag. Apparently from what I've heard it is quite effective.

04/11/2012, 07:12 AM	#6
beachbreak Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: TX Posts: 284	I use GFO in one bag and purigen in another on my 30 cube. Both are in a aquaclear 30 HOB filter. Works great!