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July 6th, 2008, 05:37 AM
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phosphate
i have started a 55 gallon tank project. Built my own stand, canopy, run the plumbing and working on sump and then refuge. I was given live sand from a person that was getting out of the hobby. I received 100 lbs. of dead rock that came from the ocean in the bahamas. ( I work at a port so all kinds of things come by). Now the tank has cycled and the only thing is phosphate 2.0 ppm.
I am afraid that it is coming from the rocks. I have added more water to the sump to dilute it and it is still 2.0 ppm. has not moved. The tank has been cycled for more then 3 weeks. I am starting to get coraline growing on the rocks. Will the phosphate stop leaking from the rock or do I need to get rid of it? Thanks for all info.
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July 6th, 2008, 06:31 AM
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Re: phosphate
Have you tried using something to get rid of the phosphate?
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 120 with 30 sump Aquatinic Constellation T5 lighting Coralife Super Skimmer Koralia 2/3 Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 2 years and counting Other Intrests: Pig collector, Gardening
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July 6th, 2008, 06:42 AM
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Re: phosphate
I had a phosphate prob and I used phosphate sponge from the LPS you put it in a mesh bag and tie it shut and then I put it under the flow going into my sump and by the next day it was normal..
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 55 gal. Reef. 2 clowns, 1 powder blue tang, 1 dragonet, blue damsels., anemones Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: about 3 years fish only, but just started the reef with fish April 2008
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July 6th, 2008, 06:55 AM
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Re: phosphate
The phosphate is more likely coming from the used sand. Get yourself some Granulated Ferrous Oxide( I think thats what it is Granulate Ferrous something or other) that is the most efficient phos removal media.
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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July 6th, 2008, 12:26 PM
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Re: phosphate
Rather then running phos removal just throw some macro algae in your fuge. Not only will it take your phosphates away, but will also reduce your nitrates.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 150g, 24g,8g Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: About 1 Year Other Intrests: Computers, Robotics
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July 6th, 2008, 01:54 PM
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Re: phosphate
Another thing you might try is Phosphate-E from Brightwell Aquatics.Since your phosphates are so high.
But then again,you could have a faulty test kit thats giving a false reading.,
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July 6th, 2008, 04:06 PM
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Re: phosphate
anytime I get a weird test read, I wait a while and re-test and then, take a sample to the LFS. I don't panic. Phosphate remover is a great idea, but if your tank has no fish, there could be an inherent problem with the system (rocks, sand, something). SInce there is no livestock, I would relax a bit and wait it out to see what happens
-Doc Current Aquarium(s) Description: 210 gal "Shark Reef" With Angelfish and 90 gal reef tank Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: long enough to know I have a lot to learn
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July 6th, 2008, 04:32 PM
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Re: phosphate
Where is your water coming from?
Phosphate can be caused by not using high purity water from a RO/DI system or prepacked water from you LFS. Current Aquarium(s) Description: 30 gallon, 2 clowns, starry blenny, purple wrasse, LPS, Softies, Polyps Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: Enough to put a nice dent in my bank account!
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July 6th, 2008, 04:35 PM
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Re: phosphate
The only thing I have in the tank is blue leg hermits and 1 turbo snail. I have seen small star fish and copepods. i have also been putting live sand and live rock booster in the tank.
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July 6th, 2008, 04:36 PM
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Re: phosphate
The phosphate kits we use,only read inorganic phosphates.Fish produce the organic form.So our kits usually dont pick those up.
From what I understand.
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