Best way to remove phosphate from tank

Fcataudo · 02/28/2006, 11:57 AM

Phosban w/ Phosban reactor. with pump,reactor media should cost you inder $75.00. Adding Phosban in a media bag to the sump does not work as well as with a reactor.

Aquabucket · 02/28/2006, 12:01 PM

I think the best way is to cultivate chaetomorphia macro algae. If you don't have a fuge you can place wads of the stuff behind your rocks. Nature works best IMO.

Alaskan Reefer · 02/28/2006, 12:04 PM

Chaetomorpha

Brandon's Reef · 02/28/2006, 12:15 PM

anybody using prodibio to remove phos. Ive not used my self but Ive heard great things about it.

Brandon's Reef · 02/28/2006, 12:16 PM

I wonder why all my post are going above the previous one?

dc_909 · 02/28/2006, 12:52 PM

What are the best ways to remove phosphates from the tank.

I was looking into adding Phosphate removing pellets, but wanted to make sure this would work.

Limited budget!!!

Already use RO/DI, only 2 fish in 80, weekly water changes.

bhdmc · 02/28/2006, 04:58 PM

Chaetomorpha

02/28/2006, 12:01 PM	#2
Aquabucket Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Green Bay, Wi. Posts: 4,455	I think the best way is to cultivate chaetomorphia macro algae. If you don't have a fuge you can place wads of the stuff behind your rocks. Nature works best IMO. __________________ "Just a drop in the bucket"

02/28/2006, 12:04 PM	#3
Alaskan Reefer Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Eagle River, Alaska Posts: 2,360	Chaetomorpha __________________ Unattended children will be given double shot espresso and a free puppy. Current Tank Info: 125g FOWLR -- Conversion Back To SPS In Progress

02/28/2006, 12:15 PM	#4
Brandon's Reef Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Orange Park, FL Posts: 766	anybody using prodibio to remove phos. Ive not used my self but Ive heard great things about it. __________________ Brandon Fields, PROUD HURRICANE SURVIVOR Current Tank Info: 24gallon Aquapod 65 coralife super skimmer 1x150w 14k metal halide on 30g oceanic stand 54gallon corner bowfront RR, Current Outer Orbit 1x150 HQI PC supplemented, ATO, Deltec AP600 skimmer,100 pounds of Marshal Island Live Rock, SPS domintated

02/28/2006, 12:16 PM	#5
Brandon's Reef Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Orange Park, FL Posts: 766	I wonder why all my post are going above the previous one? __________________ Brandon Fields, PROUD HURRICANE SURVIVOR Current Tank Info: 24gallon Aquapod 65 coralife super skimmer 1x150w 14k metal halide on 30g oceanic stand 54gallon corner bowfront RR, Current Outer Orbit 1x150 HQI PC supplemented, ATO, Deltec AP600 skimmer,100 pounds of Marshal Island Live Rock, SPS domintated

02/28/2006, 12:52 PM	#6
dc_909 Moved On Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Murrieta, CA Posts: 3,260	Best way to remove phosphate from tank What are the best ways to remove phosphates from the tank. I was looking into adding Phosphate removing pellets, but wanted to make sure this would work. Limited budget!!! Already use RO/DI, only 2 fish in 80, weekly water changes.

02/28/2006, 11:57 AM	#1
Fcataudo Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: CT Posts: 467	Phosban w/ Phosban reactor. with pump,reactor media should cost you inder $75.00. Adding Phosban in a media bag to the sump does not work as well as with a reactor.

02/28/2006, 04:58 PM	#7
bhdmc Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: New York Posts: 956	Chaetomorpha