{"product_id":"brs-bulk-gfo-high-capacity-1-4-gallons1-75lbs","title":"BRS -BULK GFO-HIGH CAPACITY (1.65LBS)","description":"\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHigh Capacity GFO is twice as dense as Granular GFO, so twice as much material will fit into a reactor. It's extremely hard and has less dust to begin with. Fewer fines will be created during use and transportation. By volume, High Capacity GFO will remove roughly twice the phosphate compared to the same volume of Granular GFO. Best overall performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSpecial note on fighting existing algae problems\u003c\/em\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAlgae needs three main nutrients to grow: phosphate, nitrate and light. Reducing any one of these will significantly slow down algae growth but may not completely solve your issue. Once algae takes hold, it can be a difficult battle but it is winnable. The best offense against algae is to take preventative measures and attack nutrient before an outbreak is apparent. Use the following suggestions and be aggressive if an algae problem is already present:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintain undetectable phosphate levels with good feeding habits and use a phosphate remover like GFO. 99% of all phosphate is added to the tank via foods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControl nitrate levels by reducing feedings, increasing the water change schedule and maintaining a properly sized protein skimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse nutrient free RO\/DI water for water changes and top off water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShorten your lighting period or intensity. In some cases aquarists have found replacing old bulbs that have fallen out of their intended spectrum helps as well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContinuously remove as much algae as possible by hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd predators - nothing helps an algae outbreak as much as critters who eat it all day long. Various tangs, lawn mower blennies, crabs and snails are all good options. It is also theorized that a healthy pod population will also control algae growth before it gets a chance to take root.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BULK REEF SUPPLY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41276736078020,"sku":"","price":275.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0284\/8518\/9707\/files\/Capture_c42c5082-da71-469e-af2c-0e83ea2a47d5.jpg?v=1769017485","url":"https:\/\/greendesertaquarium.com\/products\/brs-bulk-gfo-high-capacity-1-4-gallons1-75lbs","provider":"Green Desert Aquarium Trading LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}