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06/05/2008, 06:14 PM
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Kent Marine Phosphate Sponge! how works?
someone has used this product in a reef tank??
.Kent Marine Phosphate Sponge. How it works?? any side effects on the corals?? http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_Aquari...nt_marine.html |
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06/05/2008, 06:46 PM
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It is an aluminum-based binder, which I do not recommend due to the potential release of toxic aluminum. An iron based binder (GFO, granular ferric oxide) is a better bet, IMO.
These have more: Aluminum and aluminum-based phosphate binders http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issu...y2003/chem.htm Iron Oxide Hydroxide (GFO) Phosphate Binders http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-11/rhf/index.htm
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06/05/2008, 06:50 PM
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thanks Randy.
what is your way of keep down PO4?? |
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06/05/2008, 11:26 PM
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A GFO would work. PhosBan is one example.
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06/06/2008, 04:47 AM
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I mostly export nutrients via growing Caulerpa racemosa in several refugia. I also skim 24/7. I also sometimes use a bit of GFO.
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