what media do you use
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I use BRS high capacity GFO in a TLF phosban 150 reactor on two of my tanks.
Pro: This setup works well reducing phosphates/ = less time spent cleaning the glass.
Con: GFO is kind of expensive. I enjoy spending money on GFO about as much as spending money on tires for my truck. Its worth it though.
The other tank I run BRS high capacity GFO in a BRS reactor and NP pearls biopellets in a CAD lights BR-1 reactor.
Pro: Adding biopellets supercharged my tank (SPS color is bolder than before), I barely have to clean the glass at all. Biopellets last a long time 6+ months without adding more.
Cons: It took almost two months for the biopellets to work at full power. Not really an issue long term. High initial cost.
***I feed my fish 3-5 times a day and my corals 1-2 times per week, so I need a bit more nutrient export than people who feed less.
Pro: This setup works well reducing phosphates/ = less time spent cleaning the glass.
Con: GFO is kind of expensive. I enjoy spending money on GFO about as much as spending money on tires for my truck. Its worth it though.
The other tank I run BRS high capacity GFO in a BRS reactor and NP pearls biopellets in a CAD lights BR-1 reactor.
Pro: Adding biopellets supercharged my tank (SPS color is bolder than before), I barely have to clean the glass at all. Biopellets last a long time 6+ months without adding more.
Cons: It took almost two months for the biopellets to work at full power. Not really an issue long term. High initial cost.
***I feed my fish 3-5 times a day and my corals 1-2 times per week, so I need a bit more nutrient export than people who feed less.
Per RHF its will release aluminum.
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2003/7/chemistr
In this article I will give some details of aluminum in natural seawater, and will discuss the sparse literature on the toxicity of aluminum ions to marine organisms. I will also show that aluminum is indeed released from one of these types of materials (Phosguard, sold by Seachem). Finally, I will show whether added soluble aluminum irritates any of several corals in a test aquarium.
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2003/7/chemistr
In this article I will give some details of aluminum in natural seawater, and will discuss the sparse literature on the toxicity of aluminum ions to marine organisms. I will also show that aluminum is indeed released from one of these types of materials (Phosguard, sold by Seachem). Finally, I will show whether added soluble aluminum irritates any of several corals in a test aquarium.