Huge mess after replacing gfo in reactor

[ml708]

Everytime I change gfo in my phosphate reactor, it will release lots of the brown iron oxide powder all over the tank which makes my water cloudy and not to mention unsightly.

This also dirties up the filter wool really fast.

My question is whether this is harmful to fish and corals (never personally had a problem). Anybody has solutions to this unsightly situation?

[Kingking]

I just change my rowa phos too. It is what u have describe. It cleared after few hours. Think it is okay w fishes and corals.

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[Kingking]

I think it is okay. Just change my GFO media yesterday and have all this brown stuff every time I change. Fishes and corals are okay

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[Jameshong]

Can try Fauna Marin Ultra-Phos as it is a new aluminium based adsorber which safely removes phosphates and humic substances from the aquarium.

I am using it and price is very affordable.

[magical26]

Can try Fauna Marin Ultra-Phos as it is a new aluminium based adsorber which safely removes phosphates and humic substances from the aquarium.

I am using it and price is very affordable.

Bro James, got a few questions... how much is it? Needs FR? Which LFS sells it? I am open to trying new products recommended here...

[xiggie]

I would agree on that , fauna marine ultraPhos and Seachem phosguard are Aluminium based GFO and I would say cleaner than those normal iron based GFO, still have to wash thoroughly at first tho.

I'm doing Seachem phosguard so far Sps has no effect , there some reviews saying aluminium has ill effects on Sps but all good for me now.

[magical26]

That's good to hear. I prefer using phosguard too, only don't know which is more effective if u compare it to Rowaphos

[tropic]

When u change gfo...dont change at your tank area. Do it during water change. Take it out and use rodi water to rinse few round in the reactor with gfo. It take like few swirls then shld be much clearer. Then the output you place a micron bag to trap those other smaller particles.

[Mahesh]

On 2/8/2015 at 3:37 PM, Jameshong said:

Can try Fauna Marin Ultra-Phos as it is a new aluminium based adsorber which safely removes phosphates and humic substances from the aquarium.

 

I am using it and price is very affordable.

Hi, where to get FM ultra phos? how much it costs and does it require to use FR? Thanks for your info.

 

[Harlequinmania]

Hi, where to get FM ultra phos? how much it costs and does it require to use FR? Thanks for your info.
 

Iwarna usually have it else you can try pm aquafauna supplies

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[Mike Stone]

Hi, where to get FM ultra phos? how much it costs and does it require to use FR? Thanks for your info.
 

Or you can try reefmarketsg.com


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[Benson55]

Hi, where to get FM ultra phos? how much it costs and does it require to use FR? Thanks for your info.
 

I just put in the bag and throw into my sump


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[leong_rei]

Wash the thing for 1-2hrs then put in your sum should be better


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[Mike Stone]

Nah, just rinse for a min using RODI water is good


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