GFO/Carbon setup? To many options

[glarior]

I am fed up with my reactors and buying new ones ASAP but there are way to many options.

From your experience which ones have proven to be the best? I will install gfo/carbon setup on a 120g and 300g tank.

I want something that is easy to maintain, does not clog and I buy it all in one kit. The GFO I have is BRS cheaper stuff and BRS 08 carbon. I can change media if needed.

Really want something that requires least amount of maintenance and works for larger setups. I have looked at BRS reactors and a few others but still not sure.

Thank you for the help!

[alton]

Several of our sponsors sell BRS stuff, you may contact one of them and get there opinion. Elegant Reef and Salty Aquariums I know have there merchandise. Since I don't have leathers I don't use Carbon that often, I do keep it on hand just in case of an emergency. I use the the best carbon that BRS offers. On the GFO I like Rowa Phos and only use it when I think I need it.

[Dkray944]

I personally use the BRS jumbo reactors and don't have any issues.

[Troy Valentine]

I got away from using reactors all together. I have simplified it to just a 100 micron bag placed under the drain in the sump. The bag is filled with only high capacity GFO (1/4 of the recommended amount for a 300+ gallon system). Like Alton, I only use carbon when a problem develops, and that will only be for a couple of days max. I found that certain carbons seem to have a negative effect on the SPS in the system. I also use a Hanna ULR PO4 kit to measure the effectiveness of the GFO, and once the PO4 levels creep above .05 I change out the GFO and I am usually good for a several months. But the greatest drop in PO4 levels happens in the first week. Where it usually drops bellow .02. I've been using this method for a number of years with success.