Phosphate remover

coreef2006 · 02-20-2007, 12:02 AM

I put a Phosphate remover on my aquarium this last weekend, by Kent. But there was nothing on the bottle about how long this could be in the filter before is needs to be changed, can anyone answer this for me. Thanks

180 gal set up
60 gal refusion

jesse_224 · 02-20-2007, 12:16 AM

I just put a phosphate remover in my tank for the first time tonight. I dont know what the difference is between brand names, but mine says to replace it every 6 to 8 weeks. Hope that helps.

JFK_Jr · 02-20-2007, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by coreef2006

I put a Phosphate remover on my aquarium this last weekend, by Kent. But there was nothing on the bottle about how long this could be in the filter before is needs to be changed, can anyone answer this for me. Thanks

180 gal set up
60 gal refusion

Here is a link with the instructions for use:

http://www.kentmarine.com/saltwater/...ate-sponge.htm

JFK_Jr · 02-20-2007, 12:54 AM

Whatever you do... NEVER EVER EVER... use SEACHEM PHOSGUARD. It contains aluminum that leaches into your tank and irritates some types of corals.

mps9506 · 02-20-2007, 08:10 AM

Is it the phosphate sponge or is it the newer phosphate remover? I think the new one is called powerphos or pro phos something like that and is an iron based phosphate removing media.

2455coop · 02-20-2007, 08:42 AM

I too had a phosphate problem( was using tap water) I switched to ro water which I tested for phosphates ( the ro water is phophat free....)

I only used the phosphate stuff until my tank tested 0 for phosphates. I never let the stuff stay in my tank. I still monitor for phosphates and have not had a recurrence.

For what it's worth....

Snelly40 · 02-20-2007, 09:40 AM

#@$! i just ordered seachem phosguard, good thing it was oly like 10 bucks from an online site, thanks for the tip JFK,
i'll order that Rowaphos that i have heard grat things about

coreef2006 · 02-20-2007, 06:54 PM

JFK, Thanks for that tidbit of information, I did know about the Al. problem and just made sure Kent didn't ahve any. 6-8 weeks sounds about right.

Dragon Wrasse · 02-20-2007, 07:55 PM

I use Rowaphos and Phosban media both seem to work well. If you put it in a Phosban reactor or canister filter it seems to work the best...my two pennies.

Snelly40 · 02-20-2007, 07:59 PM

for now i am going to put it in a notch i have in my sump for that and the purigen i will be adding so all water i have must pass through these

02-20-2007, 12:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
coreef2006 Bryozoan Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 45 View Gallery Karma Komment	Phosphate remover I put a Phosphate remover on my aquarium this last weekend, by Kent. But there was nothing on the bottle about how long this could be in the filter before is needs to be changed, can anyone answer this for me. Thanks 180 gal set up 60 gal refusion __________________ If you can't take the salt, please get out of my aquarium!

02-20-2007, 12:16 AM	#2 (permalink)
jesse_224 Serpent Star Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 211 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Phosphate remover I just put a phosphate remover in my tank for the first time tonight. I dont know what the difference is between brand names, but mine says to replace it every 6 to 8 weeks. Hope that helps. __________________ 10g Nano 10g Sump 20lbs Live Sand 15lbs Live Fiji Rock 1 Percula Clownfish 1 Scarlet hermit Several Blue legged hermits 2 Turbo snail 2 Green Star Polyp Colonies Watermelon Mushroom 1 Peppermint Shrimp

02-20-2007, 12:54 AM	#4 (permalink)
JFK_Jr Golden Moray Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hallandale Beach FL Posts: 2,108 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Phosphate remover Whatever you do... NEVER EVER EVER... use SEACHEM PHOSGUARD. It contains aluminum that leaches into your tank and irritates some types of corals. __________________ *JFK_Jr's 150 Gallon Starphire*

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mps9506 Totally back Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 8,525 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Phosphate remover Is it the phosphate sponge or is it the newer phosphate remover? I think the new one is called powerphos or pro phos something like that and is an iron based phosphate removing media. __________________ Mike Reefkeeping Since '99 Help Build Reefpedia Premium Memberships Available! Support Reef Sanctuary Sponsors

02-20-2007, 08:42 AM	#6 (permalink)
2455coop Pistol Shrimp Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Amarillo,Texas Posts: 266 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Phosphate remover I too had a phosphate problem( was using tap water) I switched to ro water which I tested for phosphates ( the ro water is phophat free....) I only used the phosphate stuff until my tank tested 0 for phosphates. I never let the stuff stay in my tank. I still monitor for phosphates and have not had a recurrence. For what it's worth.... __________________ Bill 75 gal D.A.S. 15 gal refugium

02-20-2007, 09:40 AM	#7 (permalink)
Snelly40 Manta Ray Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 3,098 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Phosphate remover #@$! i just ordered seachem phosguard, good thing it was oly like 10 bucks from an online site, thanks for the tip JFK, i'll order that Rowaphos that i have heard grat things about __________________ Snelly's 90gal Reef-O-Rama *Member-"Crabs Are Evil" Society*

02-20-2007, 06:54 PM	#8 (permalink)
coreef2006 Bryozoan Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 45 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Phosphate remover JFK, Thanks for that tidbit of information, I did know about the Al. problem and just made sure Kent didn't ahve any. 6-8 weeks sounds about right. __________________ If you can't take the salt, please get out of my aquarium!

02-20-2007, 07:55 PM	#9 (permalink)
Dragon Wrasse Harlequin Tuskfish Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 991 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Phosphate remover I use Rowaphos and Phosban media both seem to work well. If you put it in a Phosban reactor or canister filter it seems to work the best...my two pennies. __________________ *Member "Crabs Are Evil" Society* "A wise man learns more from a foolish question, then a fool learns from a wise answer" - Bruce Lee _____________________________ 75 gal SeaClear II Reef Tank (softy tank) - Coralife 125 Super Skimmer - Little Giant 2-MDQX-SC - Angstrom 2537 UV 15W - HOB Refugium - Eheim Pro 2228 - Red Sea Wave Maker w/Maxi-Jet 600 (X4) - 100 lbs Live Sand (DSB) - 100 lbs Live Rock - 260W PC lighting - 470nm lunar lights (X15) - AquaController II Custom 75 gal Starphire glass tank (SPS/LPS tank) - Custom 24 gal Refugium - Tuzne Wave box - JBJ Chiller - 390W PC lighting - 175W MH (X2) - Knop Cal. Reactor - AquaController 3 Pro - Aqua C Skimmer - Phosban Reactor - 18W Turbo-twist UV sterilizer - Sump - Sony Computer 5 gal Nano Hospital Tank - Eheim 2213 - Red Sea Prizm Skimmer - Live sand - Live Rock - Built in Refugium - 36W PC lighting

02-20-2007, 07:59 PM	#10 (permalink)
Snelly40 Manta Ray Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 3,098 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Phosphate remover for now i am going to put it in a notch i have in my sump for that and the purigen i will be adding so all water i have must pass through these __________________ Snelly's 90gal Reef-O-Rama *Member-"Crabs Are Evil" Society*

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