carbon and GFO recommended flow rates and media?

[nitr8]

I just got two BRS gfo and carbon reactors. I got two under the impression that they require two separate flow rates yet I haven't been able to figure out what flow rates are recommended. I know the GFO needs to tumble but what GPH would do that? Is there a desired flow for Carbon?

 

[jenreef]

i just got the brs gfo and carbon reactor too. but i only use it for carbon for now. i purchased a maxi jet 1200 because that's what they recommended to use as a pump for the reactor. also you didn't have to buy 2 reactors. you only need one reactor for carbon and gfo. you can put half carbon and half gfo in the reactor. i don't believe the carbon has to tumble. there is a video on brs that shows you how to get set-up the reactor

 

[nitr8]

i just got the brs gfo and carbon reactor too. but i only use it for carbon for now. i purchased a maxi jet 1200 because that's what they recommended to use as a pump for the reactor. also you didn't have to buy 2 reactors. you only need one reactor for carbon and gfo. you can put half carbon and half gfo in the reactor. i don't believe the carbon has to tumble. there is a video on brs that shows you how to get set-up the reactor

yea I watched the video but it only says "connect to your maxi jet pump". It doesnt specify a recommended GPH. I've heard a few people say that the MJ1200 will tumble the GFO but what about the carbon? Would a slower flow rate be preferred for carbon or is this yet another thing that can't be recommended due to individual tank needs?

I could also use a recommendation of media for carbon, GFO and calcium reactor.

 

[CC Reefer]

Now that you guys have had your BRS Carbon and GFO Reactors for awhile. How do you like them? Do you notice a difference in your tank? I was thinking about getting the same setup. So I thought I would try and get some honest local reviews.

 

[mkeyb]

anyone got the link to that video?

 

[delta]

Video is on their site http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/store/brs-tv/carbon-gfo-videos

 

[danzig]

I setup a phosban reactor with just a small amount of GFO about a week ago, and my p04 dropped from .6 to virtually undetectable levels. I was testing with redsea test kits too, they are pretty reputable test kits. I like it, but im going to start vodka dosing soon to deal with a nitrate problem so im just going to do away with the phosban while im at it, seeing as how the vodka lowers n03 and p04 it wont be necessary anymore. I have the flow adjusted so the GFO just does a light tumble, i dont see any debri coming from it so its working fine for me.

 

[Mr.Rodrigo502]

i have a mag 5 running my carbon and gfo dual reactors...its an over kill i want to downgrade to a mag3........imo i think a maxijet 1200 will not do the performance u want on a dual reactor....i had to put a valve to slow the mag 5 down......just so i can have that wave movement...
a maxijet doesnt do that...