phosphate removers

powdertang05 · 05-12-2006, 01:09 AM

im using phosban now but it got my levels down from .8 to .2 but im wondering what i should do or what brand to use.

Witfull · 05-12-2006, 03:06 AM

rowasphos or phosban are both fine,,,

lcstorc · 05-12-2006, 11:20 AM

Plus water changes. Also if you feed frozen food, rinse it with r/o first. Apparently many companies use phosphates as a preservative in the food. Also test the water you are using for water changes right before you you put it in the tank. Some water and some salts have phosphates.
Sorry, not really about removing them, but figured I would pass on what I have learned about keeping them out.
Peace
Lynn

powdertang05 · 05-12-2006, 09:42 PM

ya my water has it in it about .3 with a red sea kit i just need a RO filter really and the phosban should do the trick just expensive little things but ill just have to fork it over

mps9506 · 05-16-2006, 08:17 AM

I wouldn't trust the readings on the red sea kit.
The previous post was correct you will continue to have phosphate issues until you switch over to RO, and soaking food in ro will also help remove some phosphates. Keep in mind that as long as you are adding water to the tank that has phosphates in it, you are allowing the live rock and substrate to collect the phosphates as well. The sooner you start using RO/DI the easier off it will be for you in the long run.

Woodstock · 05-16-2006, 08:34 AM

Ditto~ Try a different po4 test kit. Also, toss some phosban media in your mixing container used for making new salt water. I keep a sock full in my 32 gal brute trash can. This will help remove any po4 PRIOR to adding it to your reef

crow · 05-17-2006, 06:32 PM

I was just wondering if this is what I need to put in my tank I have brown stuff on my rocks and glass.

Dragon Wrasse · 05-17-2006, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by crow

I was just wondering if this is what I need to put in my tank I have brown stuff on my rocks and glass.

How old is your tank...sounds like your cycling and have a diatom bloom???

Woodstock · 05-17-2006, 09:28 PM

I recommend using phosphate media (iron base... phosban) in all tanks where you do not want nusiance algae.

fulinn · 05-17-2006, 09:35 PM

I don't want bad algae, but if I use these type of additives, will I also be preventing the good algae from growing as well.

Also, in your mixing can ... you fill a sock with the phosban and just toss it into the bottom of the can ? Do you measure phosban by the # of gals in your tank ?

Thanks

Bonnie

Woodstock · 05-17-2006, 09:41 PM

Using phosban has not inhibited the growth of my cheatomorpha algae in my sump.

I would follow the directions.

Vanquish · 05-18-2006, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Woodstock

Using phosban has not inhibited the growth of my cheatomorpha algae in my sump.

I would follow the directions.

Yup... I'm keeping chaeto too! and its still growing despite my extensive use of po4 removal media.... Glad to have a clean glass tank when I reach home everyday...

crow · 05-18-2006, 09:54 AM

My new tank has been up for 2 months. Frist month just live rock and sand. A about 4 weeks ago I moved every thing form my 55g to the new 180.

Woodstock · 05-18-2006, 10:01 AM

Congrats on your upgrade!!!

(I want a 180 too!!!!

)

Dragon Wrasse · 05-18-2006, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Woodstock

Congrats on your upgrade!!!

(I want a 180 too!!!!

)

Me Three!!! I would settle for a 150.......

05-12-2006, 01:09 AM	#1 (permalink)
powdertang05 Midas Blenny Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 97 View Gallery Karma Komment	phosphate removers im using phosban now but it got my levels down from .8 to .2 but im wondering what i should do or what brand to use.

05-12-2006, 11:20 AM	#3 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 20,940 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: phosphate removers Plus water changes. Also if you feed frozen food, rinse it with r/o first. Apparently many companies use phosphates as a preservative in the food. Also test the water you are using for water changes right before you you put it in the tank. Some water and some salts have phosphates. Sorry, not really about removing them, but figured I would pass on what I have learned about keeping them out. Peace Lynn __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back. In Loving Memory Of Z 01/22/07 - 08/19/08

05-12-2006, 09:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
powdertang05 Midas Blenny Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 97 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: phosphate removers ya my water has it in it about .3 with a red sea kit i just need a RO filter really and the phosban should do the trick just expensive little things but ill just have to fork it over __________________ Dang Lazy Cleaner Shrimp

05-16-2006, 08:17 AM	#5 (permalink)
mps9506 Totally stoked dude Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 7,518 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: phosphate removers I wouldn't trust the readings on the red sea kit. The previous post was correct you will continue to have phosphate issues until you switch over to RO, and soaking food in ro will also help remove some phosphates. Keep in mind that as long as you are adding water to the tank that has phosphates in it, you are allowing the live rock and substrate to collect the phosphates as well. The sooner you start using RO/DI the easier off it will be for you in the long run. __________________ Mike "The Bandwith Bandit" Help Build Reefpedia Premium Membership Available! Support Reef Sanctuary Sponsors

05-16-2006, 08:34 AM	#6 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 23,663 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: phosphate removers Ditto~ Try a different po4 test kit. Also, toss some phosban media in your mixing container used for making new salt water. I keep a sock full in my 32 gal brute trash can. This will help remove any po4 PRIOR to adding it to your reef __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

05-17-2006, 06:32 PM	#7 (permalink)
crow Tunicate Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 8 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: phosphate removers I was just wondering if this is what I need to put in my tank I have brown stuff on my rocks and glass.

05-17-2006, 09:28 PM	#9 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 23,663 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: phosphate removers I recommend using phosphate media (iron base... phosban) in all tanks where you do not want nusiance algae. __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

05-17-2006, 09:35 PM	#10 (permalink)
fulinn Midas Blenny Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 90 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: phosphate removers I don't want bad algae, but if I use these type of additives, will I also be preventing the good algae from growing as well. Also, in your mixing can ... you fill a sock with the phosban and just toss it into the bottom of the can ? Do you measure phosban by the # of gals in your tank ? Thanks Bonnie __________________ Equipment: 75g AGA Remora AquaC PRO HOT Skimmer 1 maxi-jet 1200 power head 2 maxi-jet 600 power heads 1 maxi-jet 900 power head 250w heater 200 pounds KolorScape Playsand 75 pounds Live Rock 50/50 Coralife Lamp ( T-12 ) LiveStock : 6 small blue legged hermits 6.9.06 1 small red legged hermit 6.6.06 6 Cerithium Snails 6.6.06 6 Mexican Turbo Snails 6.6.06 6 Nerite Snails 6.6.06 1 Coral Banded Shrimp 7.1.06 1 Chocolate Chip Starfish 7.1.06 1 Purple Psuedochromis 7.24.06

05-17-2006, 09:41 PM	#11 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 23,663 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: phosphate removers Using phosban has not inhibited the growth of my cheatomorpha algae in my sump. I would follow the directions. __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

05-18-2006, 09:54 AM	#13 (permalink)
crow Tunicate Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 8 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: phosphate removers My new tank has been up for 2 months. Frist month just live rock and sand. A about 4 weeks ago I moved every thing form my 55g to the new 180.

05-18-2006, 10:01 AM	#14 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 23,663 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: phosphate removers Congrats on your upgrade!!! (I want a 180 too!!!! ) __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

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