+SChrisEV Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 Is anyone using (or has used) this product from BRS: http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/brs-gfo-carbon-reactor-dual.html I like that they are together, seems easier to mount etc, but it does not appear that you can control the pressure into the second canister at all. Should I sorry about that? And over all what has been your experience with this device? Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jestep Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 I use one. Awesome, especially compared to the phosban reactor I was using. Run the GFO in the first chamber so it rolls slightly. Use carbon with a sponge to prevent tumbling in the second chamber and you shouldn't have any problems. I don't think I would try to to a biopellet + GFO or Carbon setup as the pellets would need much more flow that the GFO or carbon by themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SChrisEV Posted December 4, 2012 Author Share Posted December 4, 2012 Thanks. I was thinking GFO in one and Carbon in the other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jestep Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 Should work well then. Also make sure you have room to easily remove the canisters where you mount it. I had mine too far in the corner of my stand and it was difficult to remove the canisters once they were unscrewed from the mounting fixture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SChrisEV Posted December 4, 2012 Author Share Posted December 4, 2012 Any input on the BRS Carbon (http://www.bulkreefs...ium-carbon.html) for the second canister? Is it good, or should I user something else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+KimP Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 ROX carbon from BRS is the best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(Bio)³ Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 Don't forget to soak carbon in rodi to remove any residuals... Ask victory about this he taught me. I just do it, not sure why anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SChrisEV Posted December 4, 2012 Author Share Posted December 4, 2012 LOL funny, kinda, I remember NOT doing that YEARS ago... I think (I hope) I learned my lesson then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victoly Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 if you were really persnickety, you could test until your PO4 goes to zero. I like to soak mine in a covered container with RODI for three days prior to use, changing water each day. They can kick off some phosphate which can be problematic in smaller tanks. it's not about removing the carbon dust. BRS carbon is the highest quality in the hobby right now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SChrisEV Posted December 4, 2012 Author Share Posted December 4, 2012 OH... good to know! That is more "soaking" than I would have done. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(Bio)³ Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 if you were really persnickety, you could test until your PO4 goes to zero. I like to soak mine in a covered container with RODI for three days prior to use, changing water each day. They can kick off some phosphate which can be problematic in smaller tanks. it's not about removing the carbon dust. BRS carbon is the highest quality in the hobby right now. OH... good to know! That is more "soaking" than I would have done. Thanks! Yup thats the reason right there! I knew it was something and Ian had me doing this... glad to find out he hasnt been doing it as a big joke to make me look silly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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