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06/03/2007, 02:01 AM
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Moved On
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Recommend a safe phosphate remover
Can you recommend a safe phosphate remover please !!
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06/03/2007, 05:08 AM
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rowaphos
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Aqua one regency 120X46X70cm tank Aqua one Aquis 2250 UV-C external filter tmc v2 1000 protein skimmer Hydor Koralia 3 circulation pump T5 & T8 lights 30K live rock Current Tank Info: 300L |
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06/03/2007, 05:36 AM
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Rowaphos and Phosban. The key is to go slow and not try to remove all phosphates now...
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06/03/2007, 07:38 AM
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I've used Rowaphos and I find it very effective. I recommend that you use it in a reactor. They make the most efficient use of that kind of medium.
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I'd keep the whole ocean if my den were big enough Current Tank Info: 120 gallon reef with 210 lbs. of live rock, Aqua-C EV180 Skimmer, Aquactinic double 250W MH with blue plus t5 support; 58 gallon freshwater planted tank using CO2 and T5s; 30-gallon cube with a few fancy goldfish; and a 110 gallon FOWLR |
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06/03/2007, 07:55 AM
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can someone explain the whole phosphate thing to me? i have a really high phosphate level too and not sure what it means
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my patience has finally started to pay off...tank looks grrrreat. Current Tank Info: STARTING FROM SCRATCH AGAIN.... |
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06/03/2007, 08:19 AM
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Phosphates may come from frozen foods if you don't rinse it. If you have SPS corals, they will brown out fast on you most likely and possible slow growth.
I am going to set up a phosban reactor soon.
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06/03/2007, 09:52 AM
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Since phosphate is an accumulation issue ... you should alway try and minimize introducing phosphates into your tank .. that often means being selective on what food you put into the tank (many will stay away from flake food because its often loaded with phosphates) and many will rinse frozen food to help remove phosphate and excess nutrients. Hope this helps. |
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06/03/2007, 10:39 AM
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With GFO's ie. Rowaphos and Phosban etc. If you have clams read up on this stuff. It is known to contribute to PM.
Run carbon with it if you must it. it will help. Here is some info on it from clamsdirect. RC clam forums too. http://www.clamsdirect.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=2 |
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06/03/2007, 02:31 PM
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about the carbon...is it ok to run in a fowlr? i was thinking about using it to clear up cloudy water?
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06/03/2007, 04:33 PM
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Yes you can run carbon in a FOWLR, i use Matrix carbon, and use Kent Phosban for phosphate removal.
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06/04/2007, 06:33 AM
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thanks! gorgeous tank btw criminal!
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06/04/2007, 06:49 AM
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I'm using PHOSaR by Warner Marine.
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Dave Current Tank Info: 10 years salty - standard 29g reef - moved from 120 gal reef, 2x250w Reeflux 10k's on ARO electronics and VHO super actinics on Icecap ballast, 2xTunze 6060, MSX 200 skimmer, GEO 612 Ca reactor, mag 12 return |
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06/04/2007, 10:53 AM
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I use Phox-X. Works great for me.
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