phosphate removal

k9gunner · 06/02/2008, 09:58 AM

Ok, I have a phospahate problem. I understand that I need to eliminate the source of the problem, and I think the problem came from cyclopeze feeding of my corals, and I may have overfed.

What I am looking for is suggestions on what I can get to reduce the phospahtes before the hair algae kills my corals.

I am looking at Blue life phospahate control, or a D-D ROWAphos Sponge, as well as the kent phos sponge. Any suggestions?

I have also seen a liquid additiave that claims it will drop phos levels, but how does it realy remove it? I am leaning towards a sponge? I have the PURA Phoslock on there now in a media bag, and it is not doing a thing.

This is in a 29 gallon biocube with frogspawn, zoos, polyps, etc, 2 clowns and a mild CUC.

abulgin · 06/02/2008, 10:12 AM

I use TLF phosphate media. I have never used anything else, so I can't compare the products. My LFS owner uses the Brightwell Aquatics Phosphate-R, which is a liquid that you may be talking about. He loves it and says he notices a difference in coral health immediately. Apparently, it causes the phosphate to precipitate or bind to something and then it is removed via the protein skimmer. Because the ingredients are secret/not listed, I hesitate to use it.

k9gunner · 06/02/2008, 10:23 AM

Where do you get the TLF, or where can I read about it?

abulgin · 06/02/2008, 10:51 AM

Any online vendor or your LFS.

http://www.thatpetplace.com/pet/prod/207680/product.web

k9gunner · 06/02/2008, 12:31 PM

Super, I just ordered some!

Gtstricky · 06/02/2008, 12:31 PM

I use TLF also in their phosbane reactor ($30ish).
http://www.twolittlefishies.com/

seapug · 06/02/2008, 12:42 PM

Don't waste your money on the "Phosphate Sponge" or any other ceramic or aluminum based media. They have a very short lifespan and can leach phosphate back into the water and some corals don't like them. Use an iron-based media (GFO) in a reactor setup (as suggested above) for the best results. They are cheap, easy to set up, and work very well.

k9gunner · 06/02/2008, 01:23 PM

How would I use one of those in a biocube? ( 29 gallon )?

06/02/2008, 09:58 AM	#1
k9gunner Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dayton Ohio Posts: 325	phosphate removal Ok, I have a phospahate problem. I understand that I need to eliminate the source of the problem, and I think the problem came from cyclopeze feeding of my corals, and I may have overfed. What I am looking for is suggestions on what I can get to reduce the phospahtes before the hair algae kills my corals. I am looking at Blue life phospahate control, or a D-D ROWAphos Sponge, as well as the kent phos sponge. Any suggestions? I have also seen a liquid additiave that claims it will drop phos levels, but how does it realy remove it? I am leaning towards a sponge? I have the PURA Phoslock on there now in a media bag, and it is not doing a thing. This is in a 29 gallon biocube with frogspawn, zoos, polyps, etc, 2 clowns and a mild CUC.

06/02/2008, 12:42 PM	#7
seapug Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: 4980 ft. Posts: 7,954 Blog Entries: 1	Don't waste your money on the "Phosphate Sponge" or any other ceramic or aluminum based media. They have a very short lifespan and can leach phosphate back into the water and some corals don't like them. Use an iron-based media (GFO) in a reactor setup (as suggested above) for the best results. They are cheap, easy to set up, and work very well. __________________ insert clever saying here. Current Tank Info: 200 gallon custom Marineland DD peninsular tank. LPS dominated mixed reef. Previous 90 gallon mixed reef TOTM April 2009.

06/02/2008, 10:12 AM	#2
abulgin Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 2,664	I use TLF phosphate media. I have never used anything else, so I can't compare the products. My LFS owner uses the Brightwell Aquatics Phosphate-R, which is a liquid that you may be talking about. He loves it and says he notices a difference in coral health immediately. Apparently, it causes the phosphate to precipitate or bind to something and then it is removed via the protein skimmer. Because the ingredients are secret/not listed, I hesitate to use it.

06/02/2008, 10:23 AM	#3
k9gunner Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dayton Ohio Posts: 325	Where do you get the TLF, or where can I read about it?

06/02/2008, 10:51 AM	#4
abulgin Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 2,664	Any online vendor or your LFS. http://www.thatpetplace.com/pet/prod/207680/product.web

06/02/2008, 12:31 PM	#5
k9gunner Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dayton Ohio Posts: 325	Super, I just ordered some!

06/02/2008, 12:31 PM	#6
Gtstricky Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kennett Sq, PA Posts: 496	I use TLF also in their phosbane reactor ($30ish). http://www.twolittlefishies.com/

06/02/2008, 01:23 PM	#8
k9gunner Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dayton Ohio Posts: 325	How would I use one of those in a biocube? ( 29 gallon )?