What is the best way to reduce phosphates?

[RicoJ]

Title says it all. Thanks!

 

[Bojan]

You will find answer in the following article

Randy Holmes-Farley, Phosphorus: Algaeââ"šÂ¬Ã¢"žÂ¢s Best Friend
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/iss...pt2002/chem.htm


According to my opinion

Refugi with macroalgae is the best way, if you have large enough refugi

Phosphate removers are the most efficient way

Kalkwaser is also very useful for removing phosphate.

 

[jdieck]

In order of preference:
a) Reduce the input. Low phosphate foods, just feed the necesary amounts and thaw frozen foods and discard the juices if you use it.

b) Increase the exports: Use a refugium with macroalgae

c) use and Iron Hydroxide media (Rowaphos or Phosban)

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley]

Do you have a current phosphate issue, or are you planning for the future?

 

[fishnugget]

Have

Have

I am at .5

 

[jnb]

that link is not going to the article and try this

try this http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/sept2002/chem.htm

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6655295#post6655295 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Bojan
You will find answer in the following article

Randy Holmes-Farley, Phosphorus: Algaeââ"šÂ¬Ã¢"žÂ¢s Best Friend
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/iss...pt2002/chem.htm


According to my opinion

Refugi with macroalgae is the best way, if you have large enough refugi

Phosphate removers are the most efficient way

Kalkwaser is also very useful for removing phosphate.

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley]

My preferences for phosphate reduction are, in order: macroalgae growth, skimming, and iron based binders (GFO).

Iron Oxide Hydroxide (GFO) Phosphate Binders
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-11/rhf/index.htm