{"product_id":"icecap-high-capacity-gfo-x-large-31lb-box","title":"IceCap High-Capacity GFO X-Large 31lb Box","description":"\u003ch2 data-oe-version=\"1.2\"\u003eIceCap High-Capacity Granular Ferric Oxide (GFO) Filter Media — Bulk 31lb Box (IC-GFOHC-XL)\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe IceCap \u003cb\u003eBulk High-Capacity GFO 31lb Box\u003c\/b\u003e (SKU: IC-GFOHC-XL) is an authentic, laboratory-grade chemical filtration media distributed by CoralVue to offer advanced, industrial-scale nutrient management across expansive show aquariums, coral propagation systems, multi-tank operations, and aquaculture facilities. Phosphates are a persistent challenge in managed aquatic systems, entering via fish foods and source water; left unchecked, excess phosphates spark aggressive outbreaks of nuisance hair algae and directly inhibit calcification—chemically blocking hard corals from building skeletons. The IC-GFOHC-XL provides a high-efficiency solution, utilizing a specially modified, ultra-dense iron oxide matrix to capture and permanently trap unwanted phosphate and silicate molecules completely out of the water grid.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe defining advantage of IceCap’s High-Capacity line is its structural density. Unlike standard, lightweight GFO grains that fracture easily, this high-capacity variation is synthesized to be twice as dense. This means you can pack double the chemical binding capacity into a reactor chamber, reducing maintenance frequency. Additionally, the enhanced hardness of these granules makes them remarkably resistant to mechanical friction. When used in active upflow media reactors, such as high-volume commercial fluidized canisters, the media stands up to constant water flow without grinding down into fine dust. This massive 31-pound commercial bulk box provides the ultimate economy-at-scale for demanding setups requiring ongoing nutrient suppression.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaximum Nutrient Suppression Economy:\u003c\/b\u003e Drops water phosphates down to natural, pristine reef baselines (~0.02 ppm), keeping decorative glass panels clear and clean for longer stretches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMinimized Pre-Rinse Requirements:\u003c\/b\u003e The rugged, abrasion-resistant granule finish produces significantly less dust during shipping and handling, lowering initial flushing times.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSafe, Permanent Chemical Lock:\u003c\/b\u003e Adsorbed nutrients are bound on a molecular level, guaranteeing zero leaching back into high-salinity marine sumps or freshwater community systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e(Note: This filtration package includes 31 pounds of loose high-capacity GFO packaged within a commercial bulk shipping box. 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