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06/21/2007, 06:09 PM
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phosphate question
Seems like I remember hearing that some phosphate treatments could be detrimental to some corals, particularly softies like leather corals. Anyone know if there is any truth to this? I like to use Boyd's chemi-pure in my tank. The new chemi-pure elite has ferric oxide in it. Think this could be a problem?
Thanks, Reddog |
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06/21/2007, 07:17 PM
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Jeeper in my free time
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Location: 3300', Nevada County, CA
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From what i've read, ferric oxide is detrimental to clams, and other sensative corals. However, i know a few guys who use it with clams with no problems. You may want to try it, see what happens, but have some carbon on hand in case of a problem.
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06/22/2007, 07:11 AM
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I'm pretty sure the chemi-pure has carbon in it. I used a phosphate mat (one of those red ones) in my tank several years ago and had one leather coral that close-up and never reopened. I guess I should just stear clear of the unknown.
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06/22/2007, 07:13 AM
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It is true, the zooxanthellae within the corals consume phosphates.
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