Phosphate removal

[MakitaSalesRep]

Has anyone here used those phosphate removal pads that you put in your sump to
remove high levels of phosphate?

[Bobby Tupper]

"MakitaSalesRep" > wrote in message
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> Has anyone here used those phosphate removal pads that you put in your
sump to
> remove high levels of phosphate?


Yes.

[MakitaSalesRep]

Were you happy with the results?

[Bobby Tupper]

"MakitaSalesRep" > wrote in message
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> Were you happy with the results?

I had low levels, and did not really rate the pads (I might be wrong)
a better and more natural way to cut down on Phosphates and nitrates,
Is to grow caulerpa in your sump and harvest it regularly.
Even better is to identify where the phosphates are being introduced.
regards

[Juan-Carlos]

I've used Phosguard and its great!, its used like carbon except its white
and it goes in one of theose carbon bag sleeves.

-Jc

"MakitaSalesRep" > wrote in message
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> Has anyone here used those phosphate removal pads that you put in your
sump to
> remove high levels of phosphate?

[CapFusion]

What type of water you use?
From tap or from RO[DI]? Tap normally have Phosphate and other mineral and
metal. You do not normally use any of those phosphate pad.

CapFusion,...


"MakitaSalesRep" > wrote in message
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> Has anyone here used those phosphate removal pads that you put in your
sump to
> remove high levels of phosphate?

[MakitaSalesRep]

I get my water from a R/O unit at a local health food store. I have never used
the pads before but was wondering if the actually worked at removing small
amounts.

[CapFusion]

Interesting, can you check what amount of ppm on that RO water you got from
the health store? My RO water output ppm = 2 - 3ppm indicate with TDS meter.
A good source of water from RO should not have too high phosphate or pretty
much of anything. How high is your phosphate? What PS or how many LR / LS do
you have in your tank?

Check the following:
1. Water source: Should be 3ppm or lower [better if not detectable]
2. Food: Is your fish food leaking out extra nutrient? [especially flake
type]
Try to find the source of the problem. Above list are what I can come up
with maybe the cause.

Tools:
3. PS: Efficiency - 6x turn-over (recommend )
4. Algae: Grow some algae to obserb your extra nutrient.
4a: manually prume it.
4b: use varies janitoral crew like shrimp / crab / snail to remove your
algae.

Note:
Try find the sources of your problem. I believe your problem maybe in #1 or
#2.
Use PS to take care of any extra nutrient in your tank. Under power PS will
not help you much if your problem is #2. Any nutrient got introduce to your
water will need to be remove ASAP or otherwise it will be obserb or will be
feed to unwanted guest like algae. Using a phosphate pad will help but are
you going to keep on buying it? I DNRed

CapFusion,...



"MakitaSalesRep" > wrote in message
...[i]
> I get my water from a R/O unit at a local health food store. I have never
used
> the pads before but was wondering if the actually worked at removing small
> amounts.

[Richard T......]

Not sure if I am right but I think I read somewhere that some Phosphate pads
use alummium(spelling)? that can affect some corals so I would be careful
about using them.
FWIW
Richard T......
"MakitaSalesRep" > wrote in message
...
> I get my water from a R/O unit at a local health food store. I have never
used
> the pads before but was wondering if the actually worked at removing small
> amounts.

[CapFusion]

"Richard T......" > wrote in message
...
> Not sure if I am right but I think I read somewhere that some Phosphate
pads
> use alummium(spelling)? that can affect some corals so I would be careful
> about using them.
> FWIW

I believe phosphate pad enbeded or impregnated with aluminium oxide but not
to sure. You may need to contact that manufacture what ingredient they use.

Phosguard from Seachem is another item I saw while searching.
Quote from Seachem:
PhosGuard? is a high capacity and high efficiency filtration product for
removing phosphates and silicates from marine or fresh water aquaria. Unlike
competing products, PhosGuard? is bead-shaped for optimum flow
characteristics and has an exceptional porosity for enhanced capacity.
PhosGuard? has a working capacity to remove 20 to 60 mg/L phosphate in 100
gallons with a similar impact on silicates. It may be used continuously or
intermittently, and will not release removed phosphate. PhosGuard? will
cause a decline in hair algae and enhance coral growth. Each liter treats up
to 300 gallons. Marine or freshwater use.
UnQuote.

http://www.seachem.com/seachemframeset.html
Look in Product Name > Phosguard.

CapFusion,...

[JCBlueEyes]

Phosguard is aluminum based ... I used it one several years ago at a high
dosage and all my leather corals died within a few weeks.

The pads are impregnated with iron oxides, not aluminum, that is why they look
reddish.

Hands down best phosphate remover is PhosBan sold by Two Little Fishies. It is
another iron oxide. Use it like activated carbon.

JCB