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May 24th, 2008, 12:47 AM
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Dealing with Phosphates?
How do most of you deal with phosphates in your tanks? reactors or sponges or ? i was looking into getting ride of our algea and thought that getting rid of some of the phosphates would help alot and just wanted to know the best way to do it for my 75. thanks guys
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 75 Gallon saltwater in the works Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 1 year Other Intrests: Drag Racing, Snowboarding, and Exotic Animals 
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May 24th, 2008, 01:02 AM
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Re: Dealing with Phosphates?
I use GFO (granular ferric oxide) from bulkreefsupply.com. I run it in a ViaAqua Poly-Reactor.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 125 reef, mostly SPS Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 20 years
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May 24th, 2008, 01:13 AM
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Re: Dealing with Phosphates?
Use Ro/Di Water
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 50 gallon suspended reef, Koralia #4, GSP, DSP, Candy Coral Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: Read Alot
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May 24th, 2008, 01:14 AM
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Re: Dealing with Phosphates?
Use ferric oxide in a phosphate reactor so you can have a much longer contact time.The sponges are practically useless so I've read,never use them.
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May 24th, 2008, 01:32 AM
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Re: Dealing with Phosphates?
we already us RO/DI water. i'm glad you mentioned the ViaAqua Poly-Reactor cause that's the one i was looking at. it's one of the cheapest i've found and i've seen good reviews on it. do you like it?
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 75 Gallon saltwater in the works Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 1 year Other Intrests: Drag Racing, Snowboarding, and Exotic Animals
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May 24th, 2008, 02:32 AM
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Re: Dealing with Phosphates?
The Two Little Fishes reactor is the one that I use and is also fairly cheap.
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May 24th, 2008, 03:05 AM
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Re: Dealing with Phosphates?
A reactor is a good, inexpensive investment for a phosphate problem. I bought the Kent model and in a very short time the phosphate readings went to zero.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: Freshwater-2-55s,2-30s,8-20s SaltWater- 125 Reef 20 long Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 1+ year
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May 24th, 2008, 03:42 AM
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Re: Dealing with Phosphates?
Like McCrary, I have the Two Little Fishies reactor. It seems to work fine.
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Current Aquarium(s) Description: 240-gallon reef with a 55-gallon sump and 35-gallon refugium Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 7 years
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May 24th, 2008, 04:03 AM
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Re: Dealing with Phosphates?
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Current Aquarium(s) Description: 125 reef, mostly SPS Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 20 years
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May 24th, 2008, 04:13 AM
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Re: Dealing with Phosphates?
Dont forget about the competion that a macro algae can do for a phosphate problem
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 180gal Mixed Reef Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: Newbie to Salt, 2 years planted, Freshwater Forever and a Day! Other Intrests: hunting outdoorsy things, cars motorcycles anything that goes fast drag cars
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