Flushing GFO reactor

Discussion in 'Filters, Pumps, etc..' started by crustytheclown, Feb 17, 2011.

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  1. crustytheclown

    crustytheclown Eyelash Blennie

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    Can i flush my gfo reactor with tap water or should i do it with old water change water?
     
    crustytheclown, Feb 17, 2011
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  2. loneracer05

    loneracer05 Clown Trigger

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    U shud use ro di water for maximum beniifit...if u use tap water it will absord some phosphate from the tap water
     
    loneracer05, Feb 17, 2011
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  3. AZDesertRat

    AZDesertRat Giant Squid

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    Tap water is fine. GFO adsorbs contaminants very slowly so the effects of the tap water would be minimal if at all. GFO depends on time and multiple passes through the media to be effective in our application so one rinse with tap water won't even put a dent in it.
     
    AZDesertRat, Feb 18, 2011
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  4. gazog

    gazog Kole Tang

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    +1 on what AZDesertRat said, I use tap water all the time.
     
    gazog, Feb 18, 2011
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  5. Nightstick

    Nightstick Purple Spiny Lobster

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    If I had the time and $, my tank would be in a lab grade facility. If you have the time rinse with rodi, otherwise tap if fine. Thats what I do and I have had no problems.
     
    Nightstick, Feb 18, 2011
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  6. Mikro402

    Mikro402 Astrea Snail

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    Does this mean to rinse out the gfo for reuse? I'm new to the Phosban reactor I installed.
     
    Mikro402, Feb 20, 2011
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