This page will be an account of the setup of a GFO/Carbon Reactor I just purchased from Bulk Reef Supply. I’ve been doing a lot of research of Phosphates (PO4) recently as I continue to see clear signs that my levels have remained elevated.

I’m starting to see some of the more “exotic” algaes including cyno, bubble (green & red) and HA (Hair Algae). I’ve also thrown in 4 Emerald Crabs & some snails (along with the lettuce nudibranch) to beef up the cleaning crew. I’m also manually removing what I can with a turkey baster. The problem is not out of hand yet but I need to jump on this quick and with both feet I think.

Also, despite noting growth in the Duncan’s (4 heads) and the Paly’s which are multiplying nicely, along with decent growth on the larger Frogspawn colony, I’m seeing very little SPS growth. Anyway I believe the elevated (P04) is inhibiting growth as it’s widely known to do.

I was hoping the refuge along with (P04) pads & a bag of chemipure dropped in the intake of the fuge would do the trick but it’s not enough. I continue to was frozen food to remove as much of the (P04) additives but that also apparently isn’t enough.

Many report very good results when using GFO Reactors (especially BRS’s) so despite the fact that I’m not thrilled with adding more equipment to the tank I’m hoping it will be well worth it. Below is some information for the model I ordered and I’ll update this article with pics and maybe video after I’ve completed setup. I’ll post a reading of the current (P04) levels (and perhaps some others) before putting the reactor into action. I’ll then record any progress whether visually or chemically.