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[Jarrett]

I just bought the brs gfo/carbon reactor and i know i am going to have to buy a pump for it they offer the mj1200 but they were out of stock is their any other pump i could get for it? or should i just order the mj1200 off amazon. also i was curious what brand GFO everyone used? should i use the one from BRS.

 

[ZANYMASTER]

Rowaphos

 

[Jaftica]

just tap off your return pump, install a valve and your good to go

 

[Jarrett]

yea i might do that jaftica seems the easiest way to go.

 

[Tonyscoots84]

here ya go (they wok well)

http://saltwatercritters.com/inc/sdetail/1399/524

 

[jedimaster1138]

Tapping your return works for sure. You will have to get some fittings to reduce the size probably (the reactor takes 1/2" in) depending on your return pump size, but yeah, it's a good way to do it. Probably the most efficient way too.

I have the BRS Reactor as well and use a lower throughput MJ pump...I think I have the 600. I was concerned about the heat output of an MJ1200 (20 watts) submersed in my sump where the temp is already 78-80 in winter. Whatever one I got pulls 6 or 7 watts at most.

I use the BRS GFO. It works well though there are some fines. Next time I might invest in the High Capacity GFO from BRS...supposedly it's harder and doesn't produce as many fines. But the regular stuff does work well. I don't measure phosphates but I don't seem to have much of an algae problem.

 

[mbg75]

I use ROWAphos, and tapped mine off the return pump. Added a jg fitting to the T. Reactor connected perfect.

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[ecvernon]

I have used Brs supply regular gfo and I am currently using the high capacity. Both products will give you zero phosphates when used with the BRS reactor. I like using the high capacity because i have to worry less about giving too much flow and having the gfo turn to dust. Just use less than the recommended amount because I noticed some of my corals do not like 0 phosphate readings

 

[Jarrett]

cool thanks everyone i think i am going to go for the high capacity brs then or the rowaphos. i am going to do a little research when i get home.

 

[Jarrett]

i found two little fishies phosban which seems to be cheaper then both i also read an article that says this phosban is really good. whats your guys take on it? i think i would want to buy that one mainly because of the price

 

[Jaftica]

1200 grams costs @100 bucks for the phosban

 

[Jarrett]

Yea how is it though? any experience with it. i dont really see much of a differance as far as reviews with all 3 of the products we talked about. just wanted to make sure.

 

[fishman1069]

I always used the BRS gfo, its cheaper when bought in bulk than all the others

 

[Jarrett]

ok might as well go with brs then since i have the brs reactor.

 

[Awibrandy]

Good choice Jarrett!!!

 

[B.BASH]

I tapped my return for 2 reactors carbon and gfo brs gfo works for me