Lanthanum chloride

[volcano1]

I’ve used lanthanum chloride in the past to lower phosphate. I’ve always used the drip into a filter sock method. I’ve recently had some pulmonary issues and have been trying to find a way to still use it without having all the dust associated with dying and cleaning the socks. I’ve tried a couple different ways to clean the socks and drying and beating the dust out before washing rinsing seems to be the most effective way. If I don’t beat them before it doesn’t seem like I can get all the residue out no matter how I wash rinse. This has been my most cost effective way to lower phosphate in a larger system. I do run a ats , curators fuge, over sized skimmer , and bacto reef balls and lots of live rock in the sump. I still have high levels of phosphate. My guess is feeding and bioload , unless I’m leaching a lot from carbon. Any input would be great .

 

[mtfish]

I too use LC. When I take the filter bag out of the sump I take it outside, turn it inside out and use a jet spray nozzle on the garden hose to wash it out. The exterior of my house is stone. I find it helps to rest the bag against the house so the pressure gets all the stuff off. Turn filter bag right side out and do a second wash. No dust this way and bag is good to go for next use. I keep two bags so I can always have one in service.

 

[volcano1]

I did do something similar , just harder t do wintertime in the Midwest.

 

[Greenstreet.1]

I use it also what I do is soak the sock in a bucket of water 24hrs each side the dust rises to the top throughout water rinse and wash.