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Art13
03/27/2015, 08:42 AM
I was wondering if anyone has any experience with the $15 1lb bag of GFO on amazon. I usually get BRS regular GFO but this is about half the price, i'm wondering if it will stack up as good as the BRS stuff i'm using.
b7fig
03/27/2015, 08:44 AM
Been using it for a couple of months, I can't tell any difference. Works great.
Art13
03/27/2015, 08:48 AM
Thanks, thats a big help, budget is tight right now and this would be a big help. Do you use the same amount that you would normally use with any other GFO like BRS? I use about 1 cup in the reactor in a 80 total gallon system, should i use more, less, or keep it the same?
alexx2208
03/27/2015, 08:48 AM
I have purchased GFO from ebay. There is no difference, and it actually seems to last longer. It may last longer, because I end up putting more, since it was cheaper per lb, but you get my point.

I actually bought 12lb for $120, so about $10 a lb

The guy I think sells 1,3,6, or 12 lb at a time, and each lb is pre packaged in a flat rate box, so I got 12 sealed boxes in one box, kind of a waste..... but to him its free for the box, and more efficient too.
Art13
03/27/2015, 09:09 AM
Thanks for the responses, its a big help, my last question though is how much gfo for 80 total gallons? I've been using a cup to a cup and a half through the reactor, is that a good amount, or should i be using more or less?
tidus10
03/27/2015, 09:14 AM
Thanks for the responses, its a big help, my last question though is how much gfo for 80 total gallons? I've been using a cup to a cup and a half through the reactor, is that a good amount, or should i be using more or less?

use the BRS calculator.. thats what I do..
Art13
03/27/2015, 09:24 AM
use the BRS calculator.. thats what I do..

Thats what i was going by as well, thanks again for the quick replies!
droth335
03/27/2015, 02:09 PM
Here is the best value I've found for GFO - $7/lb in 25 lb boxes (which I buy) or $13 per 1 lb. They used to sell on ebay but are even cheaper now that they have their own site. I have been using it for 2 years and cannot tell the difference between it and BRS which I used to use.

http://gfo4phosphateremoval.com/buy-now/