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Old 12-13-2007, 02:39 PM   #9 (permalink)
JT101
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Re: What makes corals GROW?

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Good thought Terry. Coastal waters are high in phosphates from land run off and pollution. I know the water you are collecting is "clean" JT101 but these chemicals can migrate into a clean source.
Actually, I am stumped !!

I never thought about phosphates and I was COMPLETELY UNAWARE of the fact that phosphates will halt coral growth!

Can you recommend a good test kit? I want to get one today and check my local "clean" water before I use it again !

Thanks
John
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