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Old 02-07-2014, 06:26 AM
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They are not the same

Rowaphos and GFO strip water at different rates
I'll try to find something to back this up, but GFO strips water faster
And there are reports that Rowa may leach back to the system when GFO does not

GFO is a much cheaper route in the longterm and does the job better than Rowa when you calculate dollars ...
rowaphos = brand name = $$
gfo = repacked bulk = less $

rowaphos is GFO, base material maybe slight different. but rust is rust.
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Old 02-07-2014, 06:40 AM
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rowaphos = brand name = $$
gfo = repacked bulk = less $

rowaphos is GFO, base material maybe slight different. but rust is rust.
Packaged products are given to the consumer in different qualities
I've bought GFO that was black and treated me just fine
I've bought GFO that was brown that was terrible to rinse and used up 'way' too much water to rinse

I can't say anything about ROWA, but as I said, I'll find info it I need to back up what I said

Regardless, I prefer HC GFO as it's the easiest to deal with
It's clean enough that it doesn't need much rinsing, and the price is reasonable
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Old 02-07-2014, 07:51 AM
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omg that video has the worst background music haha
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Old 02-07-2014, 07:53 AM
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So whats a good name brand HC GFO and where can i get some???
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Old 02-07-2014, 02:19 PM
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I just tried some HC GFO from concept and it didn't work.... The return line on my reactor was the same PO4 level as the tank water... Skip it, I went back to rowa and my po4 dropped right away!!!

Rowa costs more but it works!!!!
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Old 02-07-2014, 02:47 PM
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I just tried some HC GFO from concept and it didn't work.... The return line on my reactor was the same PO4 level as the tank water... Skip it, I went back to rowa and my po4 dropped right away!!!

Rowa costs more but it works!!!!
I've never seen any difference in performance between GFO/HC-GFO/Rowaphos. I've also tried phosguard from Seachem and same thing.

One thing I did notice was that Rowaphos didn't seem to boil as easily as GFO. Maybe larger particles or possibly it compacts easier are the reason but GFO did boil better for me.
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Old 02-07-2014, 03:10 PM
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omg that video has the worst background music haha
So to make your own GFO I would need pieces of steel stock, battery charger, lathe, an old pallet, some old t-shirts and a place to do all this! I think I'll just order some bulk stuff. oh ya that back ground music is HA HA!
GFO HC seems to be the most popular choice from what I read.
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Old 02-07-2014, 05:05 PM
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im just trying to find something thats going to work, many people are telling me rowaphos is a waste of money because there are other products out there that do the same thing.
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Old 02-07-2014, 05:40 PM
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Don't worry so much about choosing the "right" product. Just pick one that you're comfortable with, buy a small container and use it. If it works for you then great, if not you're out $20.

Start with HC-GFO and go from there, it's a good product if you get it from a reputable retailer. Try reefsupplies.ca
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Old 02-07-2014, 06:41 PM
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for me.....

HC-GFO - Didnt work....
Rowaphos - Did work....

Either way its a $30 adventure.... try both and see what happens. I did and wont waist my money on GFO/HC-GFO again....
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