Brute and phosphate issues

stunreefer · Dec 16, 2013

NeveSSL said:
Well this sucks... I just bought several of these. :squigglemouth:

Don't worry to much about it, Brandon. The amounts of PO4 leached are almost negligible, if you're worried about it leach out by filling with RO/DI several times (see my earlier post).

I used Brute cans for years and had thriving reef tanks. I would likely still be using them if I didn't need considerably more water on hand than they will handle.

poolkeeper1 · Dec 17, 2013

I just tested with a handheld meter and use a 34gal brute and have not cleaned it since i put this tank up (4months) my RODI reading was 0.00 IMO the Po4 is from another source, Over feeding would be my first guess or the foods used contain lots of Phos. But the list of causes may be many more not mentioned.
Bill

schooleyosis · Dec 17, 2013

You have a handheld P04 monitor or you measured TDS? Two completely different elements...

JOKER · Dec 17, 2013

I only feed my tank 1/4 cube a day frozen food.

poolkeeper1 · Dec 17, 2013

schooleyosis said:
You have a handheld P04 monitor or you measured TDS? Two completely different elements...

Do you think i am a Newbie, Ryan i tested TDS with a H&M Digital FYI
Bill

schooleyosis · Dec 17, 2013

poolkeeper1 said:
Do you think i am a Newbie, Ryan i tested TDS with a H&M Digital FYI
Bill

How long has your tank been up and running? LOL I know Bill, I know. I was just making sure we are comparing apples to apples here. Never heard of a handheld P04 meter...

poolkeeper1 · Dec 18, 2013

schooleyosis said:
How long has your tank been up and running? LOL I know Bill, I know. I was just making sure we are comparing apples to apples here. Never heard of a handheld P04 meter...

The Club should get a few along with other things that can be useful like more Par meters. Waiting Months to get one to use is not what i call Happy Happy Happy
Bill

schooleyosis · Dec 18, 2013

Who makes the handheld P04 monitor you speak of? I'm only aware of the Hanna Checkers. Do you use another brand or type to check P04?

NeveSSL · Dec 18, 2013

poolkeeper1 said:
The Club should get a few along with other things that can be useful like more Par meters. Waiting Months to get one to use is not what i call Happy Happy Happy
Bill

YES!

Brandon

poolkeeper1 · Dec 18, 2013

schooleyosis said:
Who makes the handheld P04 monitor you speak of? I'm only aware of the Hanna Checkers. Do you use another brand or type to check P04?

H & M Digital makes a hand held Shane has one i borrowed.
Bill

poolkeeper1 · Dec 18, 2013

NeveSSL said:
YES!

Brandon

X a million....................
Bill
Plus everything being in the Boro/Smyrna is not fair to everyone else.

schooleyosis · Dec 18, 2013

poolkeeper1 said:
H & M Digital makes a hand held Shane has one i borrowed.
Bill

I've done a quick Google search for hand held P04 checkers and all I come up with is the Hanna Checker. Please get me a part number or model number so I can research it.

schooleyosis · Dec 18, 2013

Not finding a P04 meter anywhere on their site...

Aquariums & Aquaculture - HM Digital

poolkeeper1 · Dec 18, 2013

schooleyosis said:
I've done a quick Google search for hand held P04 checkers and all I come up with is the Hanna Checker. Please get me a part number or model number so I can research it.

OK But i returned it yesterday, So when i can.
Bill

schooleyosis · Dec 18, 2013

poolkeeper1 said:
OK But i returned it yesterday, So when i can.
Bill

Cool. Lemme know because I want one if it doesn't cost an arm and a leg!

poolkeeper1 · Dec 18, 2013

schooleyosis said:
Not finding a P04 meter anywhere on their site...

Aquariums & Aquaculture - HM Digital

Am i missing something I tested for TDS not Po4 in Fresh RODI water.
Bill

schooleyosis · Dec 18, 2013

poolkeeper1 said:
I just tested with a handheld meter and use a 34gal brute and have not cleaned it since i put this tank up (4months) my RODI reading was 0.00 IMO the Po4 is from another source, Over feeding would be my first guess or the foods used contain lots of Phos. But the list of causes may be many more not mentioned.
Bill

schooleyosis said:
Who makes the handheld P04 monitor you speak of? I'm only aware of the Hanna Checkers. Do you use another brand or type to check P04?

poolkeeper1 said:
H & M Digital makes a hand held Shane has one i borrowed.
Bill

This thread is about P04 not TDS. But I see where the confusion came in.

Yes there are plenty of hand held TDS meters out there. I was looking for a P04 hand held meter! :kev:

schooleyosis · Dec 18, 2013

:nono:Sorry for hi-jacking your thread:bolt:

roadrashpaul · Dec 18, 2013

poolkeeper1 said:
X a million....................
Bill
Plus everything being in the Boro/Smyrna is not fair to everyone else.

This is why I started the thread about members in northern middle TN and southern middle KY. Not that I feel it is unfair in any way, just would be easier to have a get together where I didn't have to drive 1.5 hours away.

ToXIc · Dec 18, 2013

poolkeeper1 said:
The Club should get a few along with other things that can be useful like more Par meters. Waiting Months to get one to use is not what i call Happy Happy Happy
Bill

Bill i feel your frustration.... i've been needing to check the par with the hybrid fixture i made last year.. but never did because of the demand.. but thats not because we dont have enough par meters.
Unfortunately with having lives and families we just dont have the man power to ensure borrowing terms/rules are met.. it would be great if we can, may be we need another BOD member that the keeper of equipment so they can ensure that rules and terms of use are followed..