{"product_id":"kolar-filtration-hc-bayoxide-gfo-350g","title":"Kolar Filtration HC Bayoxide GFO 350g","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKOLAR FILTRATION IS THE EXCLUSIVE DISTRIBUTOR FOR LANXESS FOR GFO Bayoxide E33 HC to the aquatics industry in North America.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTHIS IS THE ORIGINAL, HIGH QUALITY PHOSPHATE AND SILICATE REMOVAL MEDIA, KNOWN FOR ITS EXTREMELY HIGH QUALITY, AND EFFECTIVENESS AT ADSOBING PHOSPHATES AND SILICATES, TO PREVENT AND ELIMINATE UNWANTED ALGAE GROWTH IN FRESH AND SALTWATER AQUARIUMS, PONDS AND AQUACULTURE FACILITIES.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGFO Bayoxide E33, IS ALSO KNOWN TO BE EFFECTIVE AT REMOVING ARSINIC AND MANY HEAVY METALS FROM TAP AND AQUARIUM WATER, WITHOUT REMOVING BENEFICIAL TRACE ELEMENTS IN A SALTWATER ENVIRONMENT.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDETAILED INSTRUCTIONS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInitial\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStarting dose\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eis 1 gram\/gallon, in media bag or fluidized reactor or\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1 cup per 128 gallons to start, 1 cup per 64-gallon standard dose\u003c\/strong\u003e. In saltwater,\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGFO Bayoxide� E\u003c\/strong\u003e33 HC has almost 4x the capacity of standard\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGFO Bayoxide E33,\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eso half dose is possible, and\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003emedia has the potential to last 4x as long at full dose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eï\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMonitor aquarium phosphate level\u003c\/strong\u003e, add or change media when levels start to rise, or if algae increases. Sometimes the algae consume so much phosphates that test shows low levels while algae growth is still present. After first 2-3 weeks, continue increasing amount of GFO until algae is controlled, or switch to High Capacity for stubborn algae problems. For optimal effectiveness, do not allow overall Phosphate levels to test above 0.05ppm.\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePro Tip\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: Test water coming directly from the phosphate reactor for phosphates. If any phosphates are present, GFO should be increased or replaced.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePre-filter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewater going into reactor, and water going out (example: filter sock on effluent to trap fines, especially with new media).\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePro tip\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: Remove all sponges before and after media in reactors and replace with\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eplastic mesh\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto prevent clogging. Add small check valve to pump side of water line\/keep return line submerged, to prevent back siphoning into pump in a power cut.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRinse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eall new media and discard discolored water from rinsing before use\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e.\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePro tip\u003c\/strong\u003e: Use bucket full of tank water and submerge pump and reactor in it. Run pump with return line running to drain until discoloration stops, then return line back into bucket. Run for a few minutes checking for proper fluidization. Check for Air bubbles or pockets, and gently tap or tilt reactor to eliminate them. Return pump and reactor to sump or tank together.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCheck\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eweekly for good\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eflow and fluidization\u003c\/strong\u003e. If clogged, dump reactor contents into 5-gallon bucket with tank water, stir and poor off debris. Media can then be returned to reactor in part or whole\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e.\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePro tip\u003c\/strong\u003e: Use this technique when changing media, and save approx. 1\/4 of old media to mix into new media, keeping bacterial cultures stable to prevent bacteria or algae bloom from media change.\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eIf used in canister filter, use micron bag to hold GFO preferably in thin layers to keep good flow, and reduce channeling through media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e If\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eany negative coral reaction\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eis noticed after new or changed media,\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ereduce amount by half\u003c\/strong\u003e. Dropping phosphates too quickly can cause shock, once established, overdose is unlikely and phosphates will not leach back into system.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kolar Labs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46411587223865,"sku":"KL00710","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/6085\/4329\/files\/kolar-filtration-hc-bayoxide-gfo-350g-ruby-mountain-aquarium-supply.jpg?v=1704761044","url":"https:\/\/19d36d.myshopify.com\/products\/kolar-filtration-hc-bayoxide-gfo-350g","provider":"Ruby Mountain Aquarium supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}