Bulk Reef Supply - High Capacity GFO

Oscar · #1 01-01-2009, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by mseepman

I split that order with Myka and I really like it. I was using Seachem before and now I realize how crappy a job it was doing. I don't use the quantities that she uses though...just 4 heaping teaspoons but my Po4 dropped when I just couldn't get the Seachem to drop it any more.

My first order of Bulk Reef GFO arrived yesterday. Later today I will install into my phosban reactor. I am going to try using both carbon and GFO in the same reactor similar to what Bulk Reef demonstrates in their reactor video.

According to the label I should be using 8 tablespoons of GFO which should last 2 months.

Maybe this will finally solve my algae issue.

banditpowdercoat · #2 01-01-2009, 05:30 PM

RowaPhos is the wet stuff, right? I Used Rowa initially when I got my reactor, but this time I ordered Phosban from OA. Not even thinking. The Phos id dry, and alot less rinsing I noticed that the Rowa. But, does it work the same, and how does Phosban compare to BRS GFO?

whatcaneyedo · #3 02-01-2009, 04:00 AM

I emailed J&L a little while ago about adding the 5 kg bucket of rowaphos to their website and they did. So now I know the price. After tax and with free shipping rowaphos would be $29.53 per pound if you purchase the 5 kg bucket for $324.80

Converted another way the HCGFO from BRS will be about (depends on exchange rate) $35.29 per pound for a $564.58 16 lbs bucket...

Or if you really want the big 40 lbs bucket of HCGFO you'll pay $30.60 per pound. Thats ($820x1.15+$77.15)x1.2=1224.18/40lbs=$30.60/lbs

Rowaphos is cheeper.

mike31154 · #4 02-01-2009, 05:01 AM

Yow, either way that's still a lot of sheckles for a pile of rust.

Myka · #5 02-01-2009, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by whatcaneyedo

Rowaphos is cheeper.

That's interesting, but only holds true if you're buying the really big containers. If you're buying the 3lbs or less containers, the BRS HC GFO is cheaper. Plus, ime the BRS is better.

whatcaneyedo · #6 02-04-2009, 04:39 AM

My dirty tank would blast through 3 lbs in no time...

How could 15 million Chinese people be wrong

Sorry couldnt resist

http://www.theaquariumsolution.com/rowaphos-olympics

mseepman · #7 02-04-2009, 05:04 AM

The other thing not considered here is that after becoming a preferred customer, you get things at BRS cheaper and that brings it even more into line. Plus I think it's just better too.