Any better way to lower phos

[dh350twin]

Is there any better way or easier way to remove phosphates then gfo? I don't like gfo because I can never get it to tumble properly and it just turns hard.

 

[spspirate]

Water changes, less feeding and heavier skimming. Maybe dose a carbon source.

 

[Pfisherman]

aye, the pirate has a good idea. i also say do mor water changes and you shoud be st matey.

what kind of equipment are you running?

 

[dh350twin]

Water changes, less feeding and heavier skimming. Maybe dose a carbon source.

Trying to get away from carbon dosing. Creates cyano

 

[spspirate]

Try vinegar.

 

[KJ]

You can use Blue Life Phosphate RX to remove phosphates from your tank but it is a temporary fix and before you use it read your directions carefully because you can do damage your corals if you remove to much, to quick.

 

[dh350twin]

aye, the pirate has a good idea. i also say do mor water changes and you shoud be st matey.

what kind of equipment are you running?

I have a 300 gallon sps dominated tank. Custom sump with 2 7 inch filter socks. Large skimmer carbon reactor and dosing pumps for cal, alk, mg. also dose no pox.

 

[trunglippo]

You need to find out where the phosphate source comes from, then you can have a better solution to control it.

 

[dh350twin]

Also there are no fish in the tank. I feed oyster feast and reef chili every other night

 

[dh350twin]

You need to find out where the phosphate source comes from, then you can have a better solution to control it.

Any suggestions on how?

 

[dh350twin]

Try vinegar.

Is vinegar less likely to cause cyano?

 

[spspirate]

Is vinegar less likely to cause cyano?

From what I've experienced yes.

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

You can also use a binder that doesn't initiate precipitation of calcium carbonate, such as the aluminum-based binders like Seachem Phosguard or Kent Phosphate Sponge.

Also, you can grow macroalgae or use an ATS.

I detail various phosphate methods here:

Phosphate In The Reef Aquarium
https://www.reef2reef.com/blog/?p=3184

http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2006-09/rhf/index.php

 

[pickupman66]

I have used Lanthanum Chloride in the past with good success. may want to read into it but you should address the source of the phosphate in the long run.

 

[beaslbob]

You can also use a binder that doesn't initiate precipitation of calcium carbonate, such as the aluminum-based binders like Seachem Phosguard or Kent Phosphate Sponge.

Also, you can grow macroalgae or use an ATS.

I detail various phosphate methods here:

Phosphate In The Reef Aquarium
https://www.reef2reef.com/blog/?p=3184

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[zoacrazy42]

Link takes me to some lounge conversation

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

It works for computers.

You on a phone?

Try this version:

https://www.reef2reef.com/blog/phosphate-in-the-reef-aquarium-by-randy-holmes-farley/

 

[143MPCo]

Link takes me to some lounge conversation

that sound like a redirector and is indicative of malware or a virus.

 

[zoacrazy42]

Thanks I'll check I'm using my tablet...wierd

 

[dh350twin]

You can also use a binder that doesn't initiate precipitation of calcium carbonate, such as the aluminum-based binders like Seachem Phosguard or Kent Phosphate Sponge.

Also, you can grow macroalgae or use an ATS.

I detail various phosphate methods here:

Phosphate In The Reef Aquarium
https://www.reef2reef.com/blog/?p=3184

http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2006-09/rhf/index.php

Thank you for your help. Is there a gfo in a larger particle that does not require tumbling that would be able to be used in a reactor to remove phosphates? And is there a way to use a certain ratio to control how much phosphate you remove as to not strip the tank complete?