phosphate removal ???

saltyfishtanks · 01-24-2007, 11:13 AM

what are the products you are or did use to remove phosphates??? what steps did u go through??? and what were the results????

kind of a loaded question

Warnberg · 01-24-2007, 01:46 PM

I use rowaphos, phosban and a poly filter. Thus far I beleive the best is rowphos in a phosphate reactor.

sasquatch · 01-24-2007, 06:06 PM

Washing frozen foods with ro/di was the big one for me, cheato and waterchanges go a long way too.Steve

SueT · 01-24-2007, 07:05 PM

I also rinse my fish food after soaking in garlic and I have used Rowaphos, phosban, not at the same time. LOL.. I do use them in a mesh bag, passively in my sump. Water change once weekly.

bluespotjawfish · 01-24-2007, 09:44 PM

I'm using ROWAphos in a Kent reactor. It works but is very fine and so getting it to work right in the reactor is a challenge. As a result, I have made a bit of a mess in the bottom of my sump. Will keep my eyes on this post to see if there is something better.

JFK_Jr · 01-24-2007, 10:23 PM

Kalkwasser

Ever since I started Kalwasser my phosphate levels have been negligible.

saltyfishtanks · 01-25-2007, 12:52 PM

welll i use kalk but can u explain how it controlls phosphates

I really hate to admit this but i have never used ro water (I really need an RO unit)

!!!BUT!!! I have had very good results it is not city water it is from a well

JFK_Jr · 01-25-2007, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saltyfishtanks

welll i use kalk but can u explain how it controlls phosphates

I really hate to admit this but i have never used ro water (I really need an RO unit)

!!!BUT!!! I have had very good results it is not city water it is from a well

Kalkwasser precipitates out phosphate, which allows calcification to occur better. Due to its high pH, phosphate precipitates out as calcium phosphate.

kyle1284 · 01-25-2007, 01:02 PM

doesnt protein skimming remove phosphates?

saltyfishtanks · 01-25-2007, 01:02 PM

so that is one of the reasons people say not to let the excess kalk or snow at the bottom of the doser or dripper get in the display?

Warnberg · 01-25-2007, 01:44 PM

This is a quote taken from another web site:

"Exactly what is protein skimming, and how does it work? It's simple! Protein skimming, also known as foam fractionation, is accomplished by using a protein skimmer. The purpose of a protein skimmer is to remove DOC's (Dissolved Organic Compounds) from aquarium water, thus improving the quality of the water. There are various styles of skimmers, but their overall design and functionality are pretty much the same."

craig7220 · 01-25-2007, 03:06 PM

I run a phosban reactor and do a kalkwasser drip at nite... or Mrs Wages Pickling lime.... it lowers the phosphates plus helps maintain calc and alk...

lcstorc · 01-26-2007, 03:17 PM

I go with rinsing the food w/ ro water and phosban run passively.
I now have a new fuge with a shelf for phosban and/or carbon both of which I run occasionally but not always. Hopefully the macro in the fuge with make it unnecessary to resort to Phosban as frequently as in the past since I believe the macro uses phosphates to grow and thrive.

01-24-2007, 11:13 AM	#1 (permalink)
saltyfishtanks Sea Pen Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: upstate new york Posts: 308 View Gallery Karma Komment	phosphate removal ??? what are the products you are or did use to remove phosphates??? what steps did u go through??? and what were the results???? kind of a loaded question __________________ 48x24x24 120gallon, 2 seio 1500, 1200gph little giant return, 4 icecap t5 w/giesmann bulbs, aquamedic 500w heater/digital controller, sump/refuge is bioballs to chetomorpha to live rock with about 3-4 inches of crushed coral bottom

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Warnberg Acropora Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 1,911 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: phosphate removal ??? I use rowaphos, phosban and a poly filter. Thus far I beleive the best is rowphos in a phosphate reactor. __________________ Dave 240 Gallon Tall Tencor (96"L x 30"T x 18"W) 4 250 Watt MH XM10K bulbs 2-54 Watt T5 Actinic Euro-Reef CS8-2-RC Jetstream 1 Calcium Reactor 4 Tunze Turbelle stream 6000 power heads 7095 Tunze controller

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sasquatch Brunt of all Jokes~ Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: the very farthest west coast of canada Posts: 8,982 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: phosphate removal ??? Washing frozen foods with ro/di was the big one for me, cheato and waterchanges go a long way too.Steve

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SueT Neon dottyback Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 650 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: phosphate removal ??? I also rinse my fish food after soaking in garlic and I have used Rowaphos, phosban, not at the same time. LOL.. I do use them in a mesh bag, passively in my sump. Water change once weekly. __________________ 120g sps/clam tank: http://berlinmethod.com/suet/ 2x250w 10k reeflux, actinic supplementation, mag12 return, 2 mjmods-1200, 2 mj1200 on wavemaker, kalk drip, ASM G3, 75+ spp. of acropora and montipora plating & encrusting sp. http://clamsdirect.com/phpbb2/

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bluespotjawfish Tridacna maxima Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 4,943 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: phosphate removal ??? I'm using ROWAphos in a Kent reactor. It works but is very fine and so getting it to work right in the reactor is a challenge. As a result, I have made a bit of a mess in the bottom of my sump. Will keep my eyes on this post to see if there is something better. __________________ Lorraine To BB and all Bluespots - Journey of the 2nd Year ...The 2nd Year - Photoshow Check out Mr. BJ and friends... Mr. BJ's Aquarium - PhotoShow Please Donate to the American Cancer Society: http://main.acsevents.org/goto/lorrainerichards

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JFK_Jr Golden Moray Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hallandale Beach FL Posts: 2,108 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: phosphate removal ??? Kalkwasser Kalkwasser Ever since I started Kalwasser my phosphate levels have been negligible. __________________ *JFK_Jr's 150 Gallon Starphire*

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saltyfishtanks Sea Pen Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: upstate new york Posts: 308 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: phosphate removal ??? welll i use kalk but can u explain how it controlls phosphates I really hate to admit this but i have never used ro water (I really need an RO unit) !!!BUT!!! I have had very good results it is not city water it is from a well __________________ 48x24x24 120gallon, 2 seio 1500, 1200gph little giant return, 4 icecap t5 w/giesmann bulbs, aquamedic 500w heater/digital controller, sump/refuge is bioballs to chetomorpha to live rock with about 3-4 inches of crushed coral bottom

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kyle1284 Elegance coral Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Huntsville, TX Posts: 1,061 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: phosphate removal ??? doesnt protein skimming remove phosphates? __________________ KYLE 75 Gal 110 Lbs Live Rock 40 Lbs of live sand Equiptment:48 Inch 4x54 T-5 true blue and 10000k lights, 2 fuvual 305 Canister Filters Mis. Mushrooms, Fan Worms, hammer coral, frog spawn, candy cane, A TON OF TRUMPET CORAL!! orange plating monti, some kind of branching monti, pom pom xeina, all kinds of zoos BRIGHT GREEN star polyps, xeina, neon green toadstool, 3 damn damsles, a foxface and a blue tang. November 1...The begining! http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h2.../random045.jpg November 8,2008 http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h2...ristina034.jpg My 75 GALLON BAR TOP REEF TANK! http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...n-bar-top.html

01-25-2007, 01:02 PM	#10 (permalink)
saltyfishtanks Sea Pen Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: upstate new york Posts: 308 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: phosphate removal ??? so that is one of the reasons people say not to let the excess kalk or snow at the bottom of the doser or dripper get in the display? __________________ 48x24x24 120gallon, 2 seio 1500, 1200gph little giant return, 4 icecap t5 w/giesmann bulbs, aquamedic 500w heater/digital controller, sump/refuge is bioballs to chetomorpha to live rock with about 3-4 inches of crushed coral bottom

01-25-2007, 01:44 PM	#11 (permalink)
Warnberg Acropora Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 1,911 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: phosphate removal ??? This is a quote taken from another web site: "Exactly what is protein skimming, and how does it work? It's simple! Protein skimming, also known as foam fractionation, is accomplished by using a protein skimmer. The purpose of a protein skimmer is to remove DOC's (Dissolved Organic Compounds) from aquarium water, thus improving the quality of the water. There are various styles of skimmers, but their overall design and functionality are pretty much the same." __________________ Dave 240 Gallon Tall Tencor (96"L x 30"T x 18"W) 4 250 Watt MH XM10K bulbs 2-54 Watt T5 Actinic Euro-Reef CS8-2-RC Jetstream 1 Calcium Reactor 4 Tunze Turbelle stream 6000 power heads 7095 Tunze controller

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craig7220 Fire Coral Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 60 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: phosphate removal ??? I run a phosban reactor and do a kalkwasser drip at nite... or Mrs Wages Pickling lime.... it lowers the phosphates plus helps maintain calc and alk...

01-26-2007, 03:17 PM	#13 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 26,437 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: phosphate removal ??? I go with rinsing the food w/ ro water and phosban run passively. I now have a new fuge with a shelf for phosban and/or carbon both of which I run occasionally but not always. Hopefully the macro in the fuge with make it unnecessary to resort to Phosban as frequently as in the past since I believe the macro uses phosphates to grow and thrive. __________________ Peace LYNN Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Lynn's frag tank experiment A reef tank is like a race car. The faster you go the harder you crash.

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