Carbon and GFO Together?

[Zoaelite]

In addition to the harder material crushing the softer material they have different refresh rates.

Not sure about everyone else but my GFO gets replaced at the 2-3 month mark while my carbon is monthly.

You will be throwing out a ton of GFO which happens to be more expensive than the carbon so In my opinion I would keep it to 2 reactors.

[The Guy]

Originally Posted by Zoaelite

In addition to the harder material crushing the softer material they have different refresh rates.

Not sure about everyone else but my GFO gets replaced at the 2-3 month mark while my carbon is monthly.

You will be throwing out a ton of GFO which happens to be more expensive than the carbon so In my opinion I would keep it to 2 reactors.

+1 I run 2 reactors as well.

[SeaHorse_Fanatic]

I would daisy chain one of the Phosban reactors to the new bigger reactor. Keep them separate and so you can change out the carbon monthly and the GFO every 3 months or so.

[Madreefer]

Well thanks guys! Looks like I'll have to buy another reactor to match the new one.
Change GFO every 2-3 months? I change both of them at the same time which is monthly, just a schedule i've put myself on. I've had a Hanna Phosphate checker since September, it's still in the box. I guess it's time I should start using it.

[theokie]

I'd recommend the spectra pure reactor, as it's a dual,but the reactors are fed separately with independent flow controls. Allows you to dual in the flue just right for each medium

[Reef Pilot]

http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/sho...=102101&page=2
As per my build thread, I run a pretty simple solution, just a converted old RO canister system. I control the flow with a ball valve off a T from my return pump. Works great.

[Madreefer]

Originally Posted by Reef Pilot

http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/sho...=102101&page=2
As per my build thread, I run a pretty simple solution, just a converted old RO canister system. I control the flow with a ball valve off a T from my return pump. Works great.

Good idea.
And that pic of tank in your kitchen looks so nice