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how to regenerate GFO

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by ninjazx777, Feb 10, 2011.

  1. Feb 10, 2011 #1
    ninjazx777 Des Moines, IA

    ninjazx777 Experienced Reefkeeper

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    here is a link to a good article explaining how to regenerate GFO
    http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2010/10/chemistry
    go to the desmoines group if your interested in buying some sodium hydroxide
     
  2. Feb 10, 2011 #2
    Guest

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    sounds like a lot of hrs to do
     
  3. Feb 10, 2011 #3
    AJ

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    If you use GFO, it may be worth the work.  A gallon of HC GFO is $175.  May be worth the effort...not saying that it is, just putting the cost of buying new into perspective.
    --AJ
     
  4. Feb 10, 2011 #4
    ninjazx777 Des Moines, IA

    ninjazx777 Experienced Reefkeeper

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    its realy not alot of actual work time maybe 30min tops most of the time is it just reserculting in the sodium hydroxide ro mix
     
  5. Feb 10, 2011 #5
    Guest

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    wow thats not cheap stuff i change my water in all 6 tanks every week so i dont worrie on that phos. but some of you that use lots of gfo at that price would be worth it if it took a day or two lol
     
  6. Feb 11, 2011 #6
    PotRoast

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    Thanks. I buy the HC GFO at $175 a gallon. The cost of a BRS jumbo reactor is around $100

    You do the math.
     

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