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Old August 16th, 2008, 05:44 AM
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Re: Alkalinity

I've been trying to figure out why my Alk is so low. The only thing I added was my PhosBan reactor. Could this been the cause?

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Re: Alkalinity

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I've been trying to figure out why my Alk is so low. The only thing I added was my PhosBan reactor. Could this been the cause?
Well, what were your alkalinity levels before the Phos reactor? However, I doubt that was the cause.

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Re: Alkalinity

Alk was 3.5meq/l

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Re: Alkalinity

Yes, it is possible your alk dropped when you started using the gfo.
Iron Oxide Hydroxide (GFO) Phosphate Binders

Don't spend the extra cash the premade 2-part stuff costs. Make your own.
An Improved Do-it-Yourself Two-Part Calcium and Alkalinity Supplement System

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