BRS Dual Media Reactor

[teebone110]

What do you guys think about these reactors and does anyone use one?

http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/store/dual-brs-gfo-and-carbon-reactor.html

I usually just throw a nylon bag of carbon in my sump, and it seems to do an okay job. I don't use GFO though.

Are these reactors just a lot of hype and marketing from the BRS people?

http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/store/video?file_name=172

I'm interested in getting one, but kinda on the fence. It looks like they are efficient and do good things.

 

[crazybizzle]

i just ordered one let ya know when i get it running, having a huge prob right now with phosphates,

 

[The Box of Water]

I have the dual BRS reactor on my tank and love it.

Darren
The Box Of Water

 

[teebone110]

Darren,

Are you running the high capacity GFO?

 

[The Box of Water]

Hey.... sorry for the delayed response.... I was and it was great but i have since retired the reactor and have upgraded to the Vertex UF-20 reactor with the Vertex Pro Biopellets

 

[crazybizzle]

hey teebone im running the dual right now, im just using the granules been running for about 5 days now and within 3 days i noticed alot of algae die off as far as i can tell, so far i love it

 

[teebone110]

Hey CrazyBizzle.. This is great to hear. Did you go with High Capacity GFO?

I should be getting mine this week, as I have devleoped a bit if an algae problem myself
Are you running the mj1200 pump with it?

Darren, keep us posted on your progress with the biopellets.

 

[crazybizzle]

Hey CrazyBizzle.. This is great to hear. Did you go with High Capacity GFO?

I should be getting mine this week, as I have devleoped a bit if an algae problem myself
Are you running the mj1200 pump with it?

Darren, keep us posted on your progress with the biopellets.

no i didnt go with the high capacity gfo just the gfo granules their basic gfo.  i just wanted to try out the cheaper stuff first to try and save some money went with 1 pound of it which for my 65 gal will last about 6 to 8 months cause with the granules u put in a cup of it and that lasts 3-4 months so basically 1 pound of it is only 2 cups.  with the high capacity u only have to put in just under half a cup so a pound of that lasts alot longer.  i am running the dual with a maxi 1200 and its more than enough to power it my other chamber is half a cup of their rox .8 premimium carbon .

 

[teebone110]

I went with the same media as you did for my 90 gallon. It should do the trick!

T