Phosphate removal

[jesterns2]

I don't know much about phosphate yet, I think I have cyanabacteria in the sand(big black. Spot in the sand) I will get a test kit to be sure but assuming they are high what is the best way to lower phosphates.

 

[Tswifty]

GFO (Granular Ferric Oxide) ran in a reactor (Two Little Fishies or Bulk Reef Supply) is a good way to reduce/control phophates. However, I have used Blue Life Red Slime Control in the past with great results. You just have to follow the directions exactly.

In my experience, lack of flow/dead zones are a big factor when dealing with cyano. You just want to make sure any uneaten food or deritus is kept suspended in the water column and pushed towards your overflow so it can be removed via filtration.

I like sand sifting livestock such as Super Tongan Nassarius snails and Tiger Tail Cucumbers to help keep the sand clean as well.

 

[jesterns2]

I'm looking at BRS will Amy of the reactors work ok?

 

[Stray32]

BRS has a nice Dual Chamber reactor. You can put GFO in one and Active Carbon in the other.

 

[Raceimage]

Atlantis on 51 carries BRS supplies. The last time I was there, Gary had a reactor and the GFO. His BRS items are usually in line pricewise with ordering online.

 

[AHDOnline]

If you go with bulkreef let me know, im actually placing an order probably tomorrow for a some GFO

 

[AHDOnline]

also I have this one and like it. I switch between multiple media and chose it to be able to easily move it between tanks.

http://premiumaquatics.com/store/me...duct_Code=RIO-30181&Category_Code=phosreactor

 

[Tswifty]

Bulk Reef Supply ones seem to work well. I personally like the Two Little Fishies Phosban 150 just because I don't need that much carbon on my tank and the reactor is much smaller than the BRS model.

I would ask and check around on here. Usually someone has an extra TLF or similiar style reactor laying in their basement.

 

[jesterns2]

I actually would be open to something used

 

[Misled]

Bill I have a couple with some GFO. I'll pm you.

 

[jesterns2]

Ok Thankyou

 

[hybridazn]

i just got the dual BRS reactor yesterday and my gfo and carbon will be here tomorrow, i will post up pics once i get it up and running.

 

[jesterns2]

Ok I purchased a phosphate test kit and Its showing between .1 and .2 ppm.. so the black growth on my sand is possibilly not caused by high phosphate levels? So now what?

 

[AHDOnline]

.1 and .2 to me is high. Testing at that level with algae in tank eating half would tell me that yes you do have a phosphate issue

 

[jesterns2]

Ok I purchased a phosphate test kit and Its showing between .1 and .2 ppm.. so the black growth on my sand is possibilly not caused by high phosphate levels? So now what?

 

[jesterns2]

Just checked nitrates its showing between 0 and 5 ppm