"TheRock" wrote in message news:02z1h.3622$OK3.2598@trndny09...
Doing water changes so far and limiting feeding...
Not decided on new skimmer yet.
I think I will try some phosphate removal thingies first.
What do you think ?

I only have experience with 2 types of phosphate removers...
Two Little Fishies Phosban and Kent Phosphate sponge.
I tried the Phosban per a conversation we had here a while back about
ferric oxide hydroxide -vs- soluble Aluminum...blah blah blah.
They both work pretty good but I think I prefer Kent's product.
I have Phosban in the sump now and I've seen lower phosphate levels prior.
But perhaps the tank is a bit more dirty these days.

Hey you can try one of those PhosBan Reactor 150's from Two little Fishies
for $40 and let us know how well it works !
http://www.marinedepot.com/md_viewIt...product=TL4311

Thanks, Chris - I was going to rig something "DIY"
out of the old tap water filter by Aquarium Pharmaceuticals
but with the price below $40 I am not that motivated anymore ;-)