Bulk granular GFO ,GFO pellets, or High capacity GFO, whats the best?

kware · 01/07/2010, 05:58 PM

Anybody?

tkeracer619 · 01/07/2010, 06:05 PM

I use BRS granular. I am going to try the pellets next.

Not sure whats best. I change mine weekly. Once you have po4 under control weekly is overkill. When it comes to algae I like overkill.

Thought about using the high capacity but since I change it well before it needs it I opted for the cheaper version.

kware · 01/07/2010, 06:22 PM

I think I'll thy the granular. I definately don't change it enough. Like every 2 months. I know thats bad but all my corals have been looking real good lately. I guess, dont fix it if it aint broke. On the other hand I dont want a tank crash either.

Dejavu · 01/08/2010, 05:58 AM

As for performance in removing phosphates there's really no difference. The biggest difference that you will notice is the amount of dust there is between them granulated will have the most, pelleted 2nd, with HC the least.

HC might remove a litte more than the rest but the increase in price really dosen't make it worth it IMO.

01/07/2010, 05:58 PM	#1
kware Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: upstate ny Posts: 645	Bulk granular GFO ,GFO pellets, or High capacity GFO, whats the best? Anybody?

01/07/2010, 06:05 PM	#2
tkeracer619 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 17,289	I use BRS granular. I am going to try the pellets next. Not sure whats best. I change mine weekly. Once you have po4 under control weekly is overkill. When it comes to algae I like overkill. Thought about using the high capacity but since I change it well before it needs it I opted for the cheaper version. __________________ Hobby Experience: 9200ish gallons, 26 skimmers, and a handful of Kent Scrapers. Current Tank: Vortech Powered 600G SPS Tank w/ 100gal frag tank & 100g Sump. RK2-RK10 Skimmer. ReefAngel. Radium 20k.

01/08/2010, 05:58 AM	#4
Dejavu ReefKeeping Mag staff Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 5,423	As for performance in removing phosphates there's really no difference. The biggest difference that you will notice is the amount of dust there is between them granulated will have the most, pelleted 2nd, with HC the least. HC might remove a litte more than the rest but the increase in price really dosen't make it worth it IMO. __________________ Brian June 2013 TOTM Current Tank Info: 270 Starphire by Miracles in GlassBK 250 InternalSequence Blackfin 1800(2) 6105 Tunzes Streams(3) 400 watt Blueline E-Ballast400w 20k Radiums(3) Lumanarc IIIGEO 624 Ca ReactorTunze OsmolotorPM SR45 and TLF PhosBan Reactor 150Apex

01/07/2010, 06:22 PM	#3
kware Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: upstate ny Posts: 645	I think I'll thy the granular. I definately don't change it enough. Like every 2 months. I know thats bad but all my corals have been looking real good lately. I guess, dont fix it if it aint broke. On the other hand I dont want a tank crash either.