Phosphate reduction

Jorgens · 10-25-2006, 11:40 PM

Are phosphate reducing mediums reccommended when a refigium is in place? Just wondering if i should add something to help keep things under control while my system is growing in....

thoughts?

sasquatch · 10-25-2006, 11:47 PM

Jorgens, is this for prevention or do you have an issue?

lcstorc · 10-26-2006, 12:25 AM

Test and see where your phosphates are. Then if needed add the media. Most recommend either Phosban or Rowhas. Regardless you want one of the red colored removers not the white. (Don't you all love when I get technical? Lots of experts that can explain the difference, but I just know go for the red stuff. LOL)

Jorgens · 10-26-2006, 05:59 PM

i have a red film growing..im sure my system will grow out of it. And I do not have a test kit as of yet. I just like to keep problems in hand before they get OUT of hand ya know? But i don't want to starve my refigium either...

BoomerD · 10-26-2006, 06:04 PM

Almost always a sign of high phosphates. Yes, parily common with new tanks, but should be controlled as soon as possible. Controlling phosphates won't starve your fuge critters or algaes.
Phosban and Rowaphos are perhaps the 2 best media for this, and should be used in a specialized reactor.

Woodstock · 10-26-2006, 08:31 PM

I agree that using a phosphate media can only help.

Jorgens · 10-26-2006, 10:16 PM

awsome ,thanks guys

10-25-2006, 11:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
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lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 21,924 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Phosphate reduction Test and see where your phosphates are. Then if needed add the media. Most recommend either Phosban or Rowhas. Regardless you want one of the red colored removers not the white. (Don't you all love when I get technical? Lots of experts that can explain the difference, but I just know go for the red stuff. LOL) __________________ 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.

10-26-2006, 05:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
Jorgens Scopas Tang Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 434 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Phosphate reduction i have a red film growing..im sure my system will grow out of it. And I do not have a test kit as of yet. I just like to keep problems in hand before they get OUT of hand ya know? But i don't want to starve my refigium either... __________________ Proud member of the 200+ Club! http://s34.photobucket.com/albums/d1...gens/Aquarium/ I have no fear of falling. Hitting the ground SUX tho....

10-26-2006, 06:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
BoomerD Reef Shark Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northern California Posts: 5,637 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Phosphate reduction Almost always a sign of high phosphates. Yes, parily common with new tanks, but should be controlled as soon as possible. Controlling phosphates won't starve your fuge critters or algaes. Phosban and Rowaphos are perhaps the 2 best media for this, and should be used in a specialized reactor. __________________ Intelligence is not knowing all the answers, but knowing where and how to find them! www.google.com

10-26-2006, 08:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 24,157 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Phosphate reduction I agree that using a phosphate media can only help. __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My Victorious Battle with 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 __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

10-26-2006, 10:16 PM	#7 (permalink)
Jorgens Scopas Tang Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 434 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Phosphate reduction awsome ,thanks guys __________________ Proud member of the 200+ Club! http://s34.photobucket.com/albums/d1...gens/Aquarium/ I have no fear of falling. Hitting the ground SUX tho....

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