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04/18/2007, 05:07 PM
I'm getting a bit of a hair algae outbreak. I've had a phosphate reactor running for 30 days with about 3 inches of Rowaphos media in it. I don't have enough new Rowaphos right now to completely replace the existing stuff, is it OK to just add it? I know I'd have to rinse it. From what I've heard Rowaphos doesn't release any phosphate it's trapped back into the water if it's reached 'max', so I figure adding to the existing would be OK. And, if the existing media hasn't reached it's 'max' it wouldnt hurt to leave it it.

So, does that make sense, or am I missing something? Opinions would be greatly appreciated!