Sep 26, 2011 i use the black brs heavy duty reactors as well. Hi, yesterday i tried a bit with bigreactors and i think that its a very nice and cheep way to get rf. Cpr mini reactor tumbler fine media kit for gfo type media. Insert your media of choice to help eliminate organic pollutants, odors, discolorations and algae fuels. Revved it up to 1800 rpm and it only produced 28k rft. Reactor glass is not required to construct a big reactor, but as it is transparent it. Mar 27, 20 guys, i need some help to find a better tumbling gfo reactor.
By pushing water from the bottom upward through a dispersion plate, it forces an even distribution of water through the media, and prevents channeling. As the above post indicates check out brs s youtube video. Brs dual media reactor questions equipment discussions. Ive had my 90 reef for several years now without major problems. Phosphate inhibits proper coral growth by incorporating itself into the corals skeletal structure which makes it difficult for the coral to grow by laying down additional calcium and carbonate alkalinity ions. The reactor includes the reactor a ball valve to fine tune the flow rate. Carbon will also help remove harmful chemicals and metals from the aquarium water. We recommend a mj 1200 pump to operate this reactor. I have used one by 2 little fish, brs one, and one by reef octopus. Why i ditched gfo for an algae reactor during all my years keeping reef tanks i have always stuck by what has worked for me and resisted change. It can be placed on top of the gfo and you can determine the ration of carbon to gfo depending on your phosphate levels. I just setup my brs dual media reactor and so far i am happy with it, i just have a few questions. Aug 05, 2015 youtube personality tyrone magnus makes enough money watching videos and recording his reaction to them that hes quitting his day job.
Right now it seems that my carbon canister is only filled halfway, the water seems to be flowing through. If you want to run a carbon rox reactor for capturing organics and water clarity, then pack the carbon very tight so that it does not tumble. As the above post indicates check out brss youtube video. Media reactors are designed to efficiently pump water through various filtration medias to remove contaminants. Its a lot softer then gfo and will break down into tiny fines, that could. Tyrone magnus, youtube reactor, gets watched as he. Barrier reef filtex activated carbon phosphate free. Get a brs reactor, its better built and is made to handle both gfo and carbon better.
Both done with a chess pattern of waterreactor coil. I tried a 4x4x4 reactor making 1800 rft and an 20x20x20 doing 1 rft. Maintaining these ultra low levels will help prevent algae outbreaks as well as treat existing algae issues. Ive used gfo from tlf, brs, and even phosx, in all instances, the granule sizes were far more uniform than this batch of gfo. Best gfo reactor to tumble evenly equipment forum nano.
The reactor room is responsible for powering your base. Iron oxide hydroxide gfo phosphate binders by randy. The upflow design of aquamaxx frse external media reactor helps to keep filter media suspended and evenly dispersed to provide maximum contact time between your aquarium water and the media inside the reactor. The reactor i used to provide the steam, when passively cooled, produces 70k rft. Deluxe media reactor from bulk reef supply is quick to. I use 2 seperate cartridges for gfo and for biopellets. Aquamaxx fluidized gfo and carbon filter media media reactor xl. My tlf 150 feel very weak driving biopellets using a mj1200 so i have very little faith that it can tackle both gfo and carbon without using a more powerful pump which will drive up heat in. I am trying to figure out if i need a phosban reactor or gfo and carbon, i cant seem to understand the difference between the two and which would fit my tank needs. By pushing water from the bottom upward through a dispersion plate, it forces an even distribution of water. Reassemble the cartridge and reactor and place it on the wall mounts or in the sump. This video explains the various carbon and gfo reactors that we. Brs bulk gfo granular ferric oxide house of sticks. Gfo must tumble otherwise it will clump up and become less effective.
In todays episode we are going to do a quick demo on how to use brs gfo and carbon media reactors. Gfo will remove po4 from your aquarium water but must be used in a reactor to be used properly. For best results, use aquamaxx phosphate out granular ferrous oxide gfo, aquamaxx carbon one activated carbon or similar aquarium filter media. Carbon, gfo in a saltwater tank and the easiest way ive. Fluidized gfo and carbon filtermedia reactormultipurpose aquarium water filters specially designed for use in marine and reef aquaria. The first reactor listed is usually what i build recommend people build as you can make it while you are still banging stone tools together. After scaling up to a 5x5 design, most people have a constant power draw running quarries or drills etc and the 5x5 design lends itself well to 1 or 2 fullsized turbines.
If anyone is running this have they seen their canisters not fill all the way. Apr 11, 2012 i have a rather new 3 months old brs biopellet reactor that i was using for gfo. Multiple reactors may be used for larger aquariums maximum recommended flow rate ca. Tyrone magnus, youtube reactor, gets watched as he watches. Aquamaxx fluidized gfo and carbon filter media media. Jake adams has been an avid marine aquarist since the mid 90s and has worked in the retail side of the marine aquarium trade for more than ten years. Guys, i need some help to find a better tumbling gfo reactor. I bought my gfo reactor from brs as well but they suggested i go with a single reactor for both due to the ease of cleaning them separately. Great for use with carbon, gfo such as twolittlefishies phosban, aquamaxx phosphate out, dd rowaphos and even biopellets. Let me know which reactor you are using and are very happy with it. A media bag of gfo can simply be rinsed with salt or rodi water a few times before adding it to the aquarium.
Reactor glass big reactors official feed the beast wiki. Gfo is an acronym for granulated ferric oxide essentially its purpose in a reef aquarium is to bind phosphates and remove them from the water column. Gfo is one of the few ways to easily maintain ultra low phosphate on a consistent basis. If you feel need to run a gfo reactor, then let it tumble insides its own reactor, to capture the full benefit of the gfo. Understanding the usefulness of gfo phosphate removal.
Keep levels at their optimum range by placing the appropriate fluidized media in the reactor chamber. Typically youd run it in a fluidized reactor, however it does come in pouchpad form also. This is a media reactor that can be used inside or outside of the sump. Our reactors are not only easy to use, but they do away with annoying thumbs screws and the leaky lids common with other reactors. M any aquarists use gfo in a fluidized bed reactor figure 3 below. I would recommend getting a reactor for each separately that way you can change the media in the separately. Dont forget to subscribe, i will be hold a giveaway at 100 subs.
I have a rather new 3 months old brs biopellet reactor that i was using for gfo. We also cover a few ways to keep the reactor free of tank. Hello rc, i bought a brs gfo reactor from bulk reef supply a few months ago. After filling the media reactor, the media needs to be rinsed so it does not cloud your tank. In todays episode we are going to do a quick demo on how to use brs. In the last few months, ive been really struggling with brown algae on my sand. I havent purchased the carbon reactor as of yet, im currently using chemi pure elite bags but would like to move to the carbon reactor soon. Im trying to decide if i need a phosphate or carbon reactor. Nov 07, 2012 you can run a single reactor with gfo and carbon but it is not as efficient. Brs dual reactor for gfo and carbon corals aquatic. Brs recommends a cobalt aquatics mj1200 pump to operate this reactor. Brs dual reactor for gfo and carbon corals aquatic plants. Brs gfo and carbon reactor problem reef central online.
Since then, the reactor has been subject to an important number. From what i am reading it could be from food and fish poop. For instance, i have had great results using metal halide lighting for my sps dominated tanks and have resisted jumping on the led bandwagon despite the success of others using this type of light. All aquamaxx products carry a 90day manufacturer warranty and include detailed instructions and diagrams to help hobbyists get up and running immediately. Gfo is most commonly used in a media reactor like the brs reactor or media bag. Changed to biopellets didnt like them and started to cause cyano outbreak and lost a fish. Tlf phosban reactor gfocarbon complete package premium. I built a turbine according to the optimal specs, 80 blades, 10 shafts, 32 ludicite. Choose a different pump depending on mounting height and amount of media used. Sep 16, 2012 get a brs reactor, its better built and is made to handle both gfo and carbon better. Running gfo and carbon in a phosban 150 equipment forum. Carbon is a great media that will remove impuriities from the water and make the aquarium more clear. We also cover a few ways to keep the reactor free of tank debris that can clog the reactor.
Designed to be easy to use, setup and maintain the brs fluidized reactor is perfect for utilizing gfo and carbon in the aquarium. Where to buy technical specifications dimensions xs standard xl xxl reactor footprint length 5. It can be used as an alternative to reactor casings to make up the walls of a big reactor. Just tumble low and realize you will be not getting the full useful lifespan of your gfo as your carbon is going to need replacing more often. Reactors require the largest footprint of any other piece of equipment. High quality easy to use push connect swivel fittings. He has a bachelors degree in marine science and has been the managing editor of. We go over which medias should be tumbling and why. Activated carbon can also be used simultaneously with gfo. Because my phosphate is high a lot of red nasty slim in my tank.
My tlf 150 feel very weak driving biopellets using a mj1200 so i have very little faith that it can tackle both gfo and carbon without using a more powerful pump which will drive up heat in a little nano. Here is the problem i got the reactor with the gfo phosphate media remover with a maxi jet 1200, i set it up where the media was just tumbling in the reactor. Hello, i have phospate in my water, i use rodi water, my meter read 0. It seems to work the same as my last batch of gfo from brs direct, but the added pain of sifting out all the fine particles more so than usual with gfo and the loss of usable product due to granule size makes this a. This method reduces the likelihood of forming the particles into an unusable solid cake, although it does not always prevent this from happening. Van dijck nuclear research centre sckcen, mol, belgium abstract br2 is a 100 mw tank type material test reactor which reached its first criticality on 29 june 1961 and is in power operation since january 1963. Hey guys this is my setup of my brs single and mini reactors. Youtube personality tyrone magnus doesnt hold anything back. Brs gfo and carbon reactor bulk reef supply youtube.
Understanding the usefulness of gfo phosphate removal media. Tags bulk reef supply carbon reactor deluxe brs media reactor gfo reactor ogles quick disconnect. Carbon and gfo reactor reef2reef saltwater and reef. Gfo is used to remove phosphate from the water reducing algae growth and promoting coral growth and coloration.
Get the best performance from your gfo and carbon youtube. Designed to be easy to use, setup and maintain the brs fluidized. The dual gfo and carbon reactor features several distinct advantages over other brands. Eliminate the constant need to test your levels and administer treatments with the proper reactor. Transparent media cartridge allows for clear viewing of reactor media. Perfect for utilizing gfo and carbon in the aquarium. Wardlaw, you should probably be changing your media at least once a month, depending on your tank you might be able to go a little longer on the carbon but i prefer to change them together. Simplicity gfo is sold in 1lb bags and is best used in a media reactor for maximum performance, which is the same for all g ranular ferric oxides.
Brs reactor not tumbling gfo well greater iowa reef society. No annoying thumb screws and leaky lids like other reactors. Mf300b complete media reactor up to 150 gallons reef. The phosban reactor 150 is designed with the upflow principle to achieve the most efficient use of phosban or other chemical filter media. The quick disconnect coupling is ideal for easily mating up the brs reactos with a maxi jet water pump so all in all, this media reactor really lives up to the deluxe name. Iron oxide hydroxide gfo phosphate binders by randy holmes.