Rowa Phos

Nervoustime · 05-13-2007, 07:06 PM

I am having a little buildup of red-slime algae on one corner area of my sand. I have tried to siphon what I can, and I have also tried to get more circulation to that area. Before it gets out of control, I wanted to deal with it. My LFS recommended that I use Rowa Phos to lower the phosphate levels. I am going to continue to siphon what I can daily until the issue is resolved. I just wanted to know if you guys have used this product, and would you recommend it? Any other advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

blue_eyes53813 · 05-13-2007, 08:01 PM

I use phosban, which is similar to rowa. It definitely wont hurt to try it. I Use phosban 24/7. A couple other things to check on or think about are the bulbs. How old are they? , How much are you feeding? Do you have a good cleaning crew?

Rougiem · 05-13-2007, 08:04 PM

I use Rowa and it works great for me...my 2 cents...Blue has you covered otherwise...

Cheers!

Nervoustime · 05-13-2007, 08:27 PM

The bulbs are only 3 months old. I will work on the feeding and ramping up the cleaning crew. Thanks.

mps9506 · 05-13-2007, 09:20 PM

Rowa is great stuff. I recomend starting at half doseage for a few weeks before going to full dosage since all iron based phos removers are very effective.

05-13-2007, 07:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
Nervoustime Neon dottyback Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Irvine, California Posts: 668 View Gallery Karma Komment	Rowa Phos I am having a little buildup of red-slime algae on one corner area of my sand. I have tried to siphon what I can, and I have also tried to get more circulation to that area. Before it gets out of control, I wanted to deal with it. My LFS recommended that I use Rowa Phos to lower the phosphate levels. I am going to continue to siphon what I can daily until the issue is resolved. I just wanted to know if you guys have used this product, and would you recommend it? Any other advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

05-13-2007, 08:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
blue_eyes53813 Hey!Its not my fault Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lancaster, Wisconsin Posts: 8,024 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Rowa Phos I use phosban, which is similar to rowa. It definitely wont hurt to try it. I Use phosban 24/7. A couple other things to check on or think about are the bulbs. How old are they? , How much are you feeding? Do you have a good cleaning crew? __________________ 265 Gallon Reef built into basement wall. Lighting = 6x250 watts MH, 2x96 watt PC ,and 2x140 watt VHO for a total watt of 1,972 watts . New addition on 4-14-07 of 100 gallon sump and 100 gallon refugium. I think I have lost my mind. Gotta love this hobby Vicki Life is like a pathway of untrodden snow. Be careful how you step in it for every mark will show Definition of FRIENDSHIP: All lives touch other lives to create something new and alive My tank chronicles. http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...wall-reef.html

05-13-2007, 08:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
Rougiem Ichthy Inquisitor Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Biggest Little City In The World Posts: 2,904 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Rowa Phos I use Rowa and it works great for me...my 2 cents...Blue has you covered otherwise... Cheers! __________________ "Apes don't read philosophy." "Yes they do Otto, they just don't understand it." Intial School Tank Set Up and Progress

05-13-2007, 08:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
Nervoustime Neon dottyback Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Irvine, California Posts: 668 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Rowa Phos The bulbs are only 3 months old. I will work on the feeding and ramping up the cleaning crew. Thanks.

05-13-2007, 09:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
mps9506 Totally back Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 8,525 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Rowa Phos Rowa is great stuff. I recomend starting at half doseage for a few weeks before going to full dosage since all iron based phos removers are very effective. __________________ Mike Reefkeeping Since '99 Help Build Reefpedia Premium Memberships Available! Support Reef Sanctuary Sponsors

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