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Unread 04/01/2013, 07:11 PM   #1
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bought GEO 818 for 300g which media do I need

I need to get media ordered now. Which is better arm coarse or extra coarse?
Doing some searches choices are not clear. Do most run extra coarse in a reactor this large?


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Unread 04/01/2013, 07:53 PM   #2
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I think either one is fine, but I personally go with extra coarse with help with the circulated flow inside the reactor


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i use extra coarse in mine


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I use the coarse in mine. Thats what geo recommended to me


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I use the coarse in mine. Thats what geo recommended to me
What is your total water volume?


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It does not matter what reactor you have. Use extra coarse ARM or Reborn. Try not to over think it.


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What is your total water volume?
450 gallons


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Unread 04/03/2013, 12:41 AM   #8
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It does not matter what reactor you have. Use extra coarse ARM or Reborn. Try not to over think it.
That is true. I will order the coarse. The alk and calcium demand is low right now anyway.


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