SRC Member ml708 Posted February 7, 2015 SRC Member Share Posted February 7, 2015 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Kingking Posted February 7, 2015 SRC Member Share Posted February 7, 2015 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. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Kingking Posted February 7, 2015 SRC Member Share Posted February 7, 2015 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 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jameshong Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 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. Quote Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do. - Goethe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magical26 Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 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... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xiggie Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 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. Quote Stairway to Heaven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magical26 Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 That's good to hear. I prefer using phosguard too, only don't know which is more effective if u compare it to Rowaphos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member tropic Posted February 26, 2015 SRC Member Share Posted February 26, 2015 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Mahesh Posted December 28, 2016 SRC Member Share Posted December 28, 2016 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Supporter Harlequinmania Posted December 28, 2016 SRC Supporter Share Posted December 28, 2016 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 suppliesSent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app Quote 1000 Gallon Tank in the Hole http://www.sgreefclub.com/forum/topic/120957-1000-gallon-3d-hole-in-the-wall/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Mike Stone Posted December 28, 2016 SRC Member Share Posted December 28, 2016 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.comSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benson55 Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 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 sumpSent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member leong_rei Posted January 20, 2017 SRC Member Share Posted January 20, 2017 Wash the thing for 1-2hrs then put in your sum should be betterSent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Mike Stone Posted January 21, 2017 SRC Member Share Posted January 21, 2017 Nah, just rinse for a min using RODI water is goodSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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