Just for clarification this quote:
came from my post above but was not my advice. I copied and pasted it from the BRS website and is their advice.Budsreef wrote: Change all three types of GFO when phosphate levels rise or algae growth becomes visible (4-8 weeks).
JeF4y;546843 wrote: My only issue with this piece of the instruction is that at this point, to me it's too late. Recovering from a measurable phosphate issue or visible growth is a long road and a PITA. I change mine about every 3-4 weeks.