GFO and Carbon Question

Madreefer · #1 12-08-2011, 03:35 AM

Same pump with a tee yes. But wouldn't advise to running in same reactor just as others stated. I run a 1/2 cup in each reactor and change out once a month. But what works for me may not for you

Ryan_Lap · #2 12-08-2011, 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Madreefer

Same pump with a tee yes. But wouldn't advise to running in same reactor just as others stated. I run a 1/2 cup in each reactor and change out once a month. But what works for me may not for you

I know when it is time to change the gfo, but what is a good indicator to change the carbon?

The Grizz · #3 12-08-2011, 03:44 AM

As for amounts, if your running CaCo carbon use his recommended amount, if BFS use there's.

I change my carbon monthly. I believe there is a way to regen CaCo's GFO.

Ryan_Lap · #4 12-08-2011, 03:47 AM

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Originally Posted by The Grizz

As for amounts, if your running CaCo carbon use his recommended amount, if BFS use there's.

I change my carbon monthly. I believe there is a way to regen CaCo's GFO.

Caco states the reactor holds 3 cups carbon and 2 gfo. I cant find anywhere where it states how much to run. Im not sure just because it holds that much I should run that much.

reefwars · #5 12-08-2011, 03:49 AM

like mad said if you can you can run it on the same line as your return pump with a t andsome ball valves or better yet a gatevalve(pricey though)

i change carbon monthly and gfo when ever i see a rise in phosphate

The Grizz · #6 12-08-2011, 03:51 AM

Are you running CaCo's reactors? If so maybe start with them half full.

Ryan_Lap · #7 12-08-2011, 03:55 AM

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Originally Posted by The Grizz

Are you running CaCo's reactors? If so maybe start with them half full.

Yes, his reactors.

One last question in regards to the flow. If I run a maxi jet 1200 and T it off to the separate reactors, will that be too much/ not enough flow? I will use valves to restrict flow if too much keep in mind.

Thanks again

e46er · #8 12-08-2011, 03:58 AM

i used to use Kent marine carbon
recently got some ROX carbon from caco3reef
water in tank is clearer than with Kent marine carbon
id reccomend it I will be ordering more
as for changing i usually do it monthly

Oceanblue · #9 12-08-2011, 04:01 AM

I have a maxi jet 1200 teed off to 2 reactors (TLF 150s). Lots of flow, but not too much. GFO valve just cracked open slightly but the carbon is about 1/4 turn open. A little overkill but its what i had kicking around.

Ryan_Lap · #10 12-08-2011, 04:09 AM

Thanks for all the replies guys. The help is appreciated.