Switching Phosphate media?

[Rtam3185]

Well.. it's time to change my Phosban Media once again and I came across this other media from Bulkreefsupply.com. (So much cheaper!!!!) Has anyone ever used their Granular Ferric Oxide? If so please let me know how that went for you. How long did a portion generally last you before you needed to switch the media? Thanks.

 

[KathyC]

Quite a few people here use the GFO from Bulkreefsupply and seem pleased with it.

Nobody can tell you how long a portion of it will last in your tank since that depends on how high your phosphate level is.
If it is high, you will want to change it out more frequently in the beginning and then as your level gets to where it needs to be, you will need to change it less often.

 

[Rtam3185]

Quite a few people here use the GFO from Bulkreefsupply and seem pleased with it.

Nobody can tell you how long a portion of it will last in your tank since that depends on how high your phosphate level is.
If it is high, you will want to change it out more frequently in the beginning and then as your level gets to where it needs to be, you will need to change it less often.

Thanks Kathy I just don't like to try new products without feedback But I will go ahead and give it a try to see how it goes. Thank you for the reply.

 

[boardryder]

Let us know how it goes and which one you use. Also for anyone that uses the GFO from Bulkreefsupply please post some input.

 

[NYPDFrogman]

I use the high capacity bulkreefsupply GFO
same make up as the rowaphos just dry.
it doesn't seem as fragile as the phosban from 2 little fishes.
I've used all three all have helped my tank

 

[ZANYMASTER]

Have to go with Rowaphos

 

[Rtam3185]

Last night I turned the flow down to see if it was the flow problem because 2 months of usage seems a bit short compared to the advertised 6 months. This morning I tested it again and my phosphates is back down to undetectable. (from .5) I will try the GFO next, whether the pellet sized or the granular sized ones I have not decided. I will post here when I do try it !