{"product_id":"gfo-1-25-lbs-and-catalytic-activated-carbon-2-25-lbs-kit","title":"GFO (1.25 lbs), Catalytic Activated Carbon (2.25 lbs), and Mesh bags Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis kit includes 1 GFO bottle at 1.25 pounds, 1 Catalytic Activated Carbon at 2.25 pounds and 2 mesh filter bags (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e5.5 X 7.48 Inches) made completely from plastic so it will not rust. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-details__block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"panel-0\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-0\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rte product-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"244\" class=\"\"\u003eGranular Ferric Oxide (GFO) should be used as a part of your tank filtration tools primarily to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"112\"\u003econtrol phosphate levels\u003c\/strong\u003e. Excess phosphate is one of the main contributors to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"166\" data-end=\"182\"\u003ealgae growth\u003c\/strong\u003e, which can quickly become a major problem in a marine system. Controlling your phosphates helps stem current algae issues and prevents future algae outbreaks. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"282\" data-end=\"637\"\u003eThis high-performance filter media is made with a premium iron oxide adsorber designed to target and remove contaminants at the molecular level, bringing professional-grade filtration to your aquarium system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"639\" data-end=\"1041\"\u003eWith a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"646\" data-end=\"696\"\u003ecrystalline α-Ferric oxide hydroxide structure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand an exceptionally high surface area, it effectively binds and removes\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"770\" data-end=\"784\"\u003ephosphates\u003c\/strong\u003e, helping to prevent unwanted algae blooms and maintain ideal nutrient balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"244\" class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"246\" data-end=\"266\" class=\"\"\u003e🧲 Benefits of Using GFO\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"782\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"420\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"271\" data-end=\"420\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"271\" data-end=\"300\"\u003eRemoves phosphate (PO₄³⁻)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"300\" data-end=\"303\"\u003eGFO chemically binds with phosphate in the water, effectively removing it from the system and locking it away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"422\" data-end=\"563\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"425\" data-end=\"563\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"425\" data-end=\"457\"\u003eHelps control nuisance algae\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"457\" data-end=\"460\"\u003eAlgae like hair algae, bryopsis, or cyanobacteria thrive on phosphate. Lower phosphate = less algae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"565\" data-end=\"782\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"568\" data-end=\"782\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupports coral health\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"593\" data-end=\"596\"\u003eHigh phosphates can inhibit\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"626\" data-end=\"643\"\u003ecalcification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein stony corals (SPS\/LPS), making it harder for them to build their skeletons. Keeping phosphate low improves coral growth and coloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"565\" data-end=\"782\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"568\" data-end=\"782\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReduces Tank Maintenance time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"593\" data-end=\"596\"\u003eReducing phosphates in your tank helps control algae, thereby reducing the time spent cleaning your tank glass. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eSTARTING INSTRUCTIONS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eMeasure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eout the amount to be used in your tank.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eThe recommended starting amount is around 1 TBSP per every 4 gallons in tank volume. Follow instructions below based on your method:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eFILTER BAG\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eAdd GFO to your filter bag. Rinse the bag with water from your tank or RO\/DI water about 30 seconds, or until the water runs clear. Place the bag into your sump or a high flow area of your tank to ensure water is being filtered well through the GFO. Regularly test your tank phosphate levels to ensure GFO is replaced when phosphate levels start rising.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eMEDIA REACTOR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eAdd the measured GFO to your media reactor. Fill a large bucket with fresh or\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eRO\/DI water and place your media reactor’s feed pump in the bucket, and the reactor outlet in a sink. Pump water through the reactor for about 30 seconds, or until the water runs clear. Water entry speed should gently tumble the GFO to avoid pulverizing the media. Carefully dispose of any water remaining inside the reactor before installing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eMAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003ePhosphate levels may increase rapidly during first time use - monitor with a test kit during the first week used. Replace GFO once phosphates begin to rise after initial use. GFO can be replaced every 4-8 weeks after the initial change, or as needed if phosphate levels begin to increase.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eCatalytic Activated Carbon\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eis a highly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eeffective and rapid method to remove\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eharmful dissolved organic compounds (DOCs) and toxins like chlorine, chloramines, and hydrogen sulfide from aquarium water. This carbon also clears out yellow tints in your water, eliminates odors, removes toxins and reduces algae growth. Regular use greatly improves water clarity and light penetration in your tank, allowing your corals to receive more light and improve growth and appearance. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eThis\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003evirgin activated carbon comes in a granular form, made from selected grades of coconut shells. Originally produced for water purification, this type of carbon can also be used in RO\/DI filtration systems. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eSTARTING INSTRUCTIONS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eMeasure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eout the amount to be used in your tank.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eThe recommended amount is up to 1.25 cups per every 100 gallons in tank volume, or 2 tablespoons per every 10 gallons of tank volume. The recommended method for use is in a mesh filter bag.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eMESH FILTER BAG\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eAdd carbon to your fine mesh filter bag. Rinse the carbon under water from your tank or RO\/DI water about 30 seconds, or until the water runs clear. Avoid grinding the carbon in the bag while doing so, since this may create a fine particle dust that will need to be rinsed out. Place the bag into your sump or a high flow area of your tank to ensure water is being filtered well through the carbon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eMAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eRemove carbon after 3-4 weeks based on tank needs and water clarity. Use as needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eTo determine when to add new carbon, a quick method to use is a bucket test. When doing a water change, add tank water to a white bucket, and compare to fresh RO\/DI water in another white bucket. If a yellowish tone is observed in the tank water, add carbon as indicated above.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eIf an accurate measurement for when to use this carbon is desired, an ICP test with values indicating dissolved organic carbon (DOC) levels can be used.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eFor example: SAC254 on an ICP-MS test is an indirect measure of the DOC levels. Do not use if DOC levels are below the optimal ranges, as this may adversely affect coral growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Perfect Corals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42901151088736,"sku":null,"price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0614\/2033\/9296\/files\/Untitled_design_2_69909523-21d0-4b28-b413-71cb8cd44983.png?v=1782504420","url":"https:\/\/perfectcorals.com\/products\/gfo-1-25-lbs-and-catalytic-activated-carbon-2-25-lbs-kit","provider":"Perfect Corals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}