Lowman Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 Patrick will be getting that phosphate remover in the nexr couple of days. Let's try some of that and see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holly Posted November 15, 2006 Author Share Posted November 15, 2006 Phosphates are down to 1ppm now. I know that's still too high, but considering it's been off the chart for weeks, it's progress. I put in new Rowa and Phosban. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 Phosphates are down to 1ppm now. I know that's still too high' date=' but considering it's been off the chart for weeks, it's progress. I put in new Rowa and Phosban.[/quote'] Good to here it. Keep fighting, it will all come out fine. Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dippin61 Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 Welcome to the site! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holly Posted November 16, 2006 Author Share Posted November 16, 2006 Thanks dippin! It's still lingering between 1-2ppm. I'm holding high hopes for the new phosphate remover that's coming in. In other entertainment news, my urchin picks up chunks of macro every time he gets near, pulling it out and carrying it to other areas of the tank. Next step in total tank demolition: a giant horseshoe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReefRocker Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 Hi Holly! Welcome! I have heard that Xenia is suspected of absorbing Phosphate as a nutrient. You might try that. I can try to get a small piece of mine off, and bring it to the meeting for you if you are interested. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holly Posted November 16, 2006 Author Share Posted November 16, 2006 I read that on several sites, as well. I asked about getting some Xenia while at Fanta-Seas. Unfortunately, Patrick didn't have any at the time. THANK YOU for the offer of the frag. That'd be very much appreciated!! (dancing) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronjunior Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 I need to get a phosphate test; since my fish have passed and all have been out of my tank since Sunday, the algae is starting to spread to some of my candy cane and others quite rapidly. We'll see if my surviving Lawnmower Bennie, Lemonpeel and 3 crabs can catch up when out of QT tonight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piero Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 I'd recommend a high-grade test for phosphates instead of an aquarium-grade you might want to go with lab-grade, but they are significantly more expensive. http://www.lamotte.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowman Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 I have some xenia for you Holly, I'll bring it to the meeting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R-3 Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 Yeah Piero is right most phosphate test kits suck. I know its spendy for a lab-grade but if its a big problem then I would do it. Later Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holly Posted November 16, 2006 Author Share Posted November 16, 2006 Thanks Lowman! I think you guys are right about the test kits. I have Salifert, but it doesn't seem reliable. Thanks for the head's up on LaMotte, Piero. I checked all the listed distributors and ordered one. (clap) Only Marine Depot had the phosphate test, of the sites I saw. http://www.marinedepot.com/a_tk_lm.asp You guys are muey helpful. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronjunior Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 Yeah Piero is right most phosphate test kits suck. I know its spendy for a lab-grade but if its a big problem then I would do it. Later Ryan Since I don't use RO/DI water yet, I'm sure there are plenty of phosphates and other explicit's in our water in Damascus...heck, the Nitrates were above 10 the last time I checked, straight out of the tap.(Clackamas River water) I just want to try to keep up on the algae that has started to spread in a few spots rather quickly since fish loss. I just now put my Lemonpeel, Lawnmower and Blue Devil back in my display and I'm not putting anymore fish in for well over a month until I feel it's safe from bacteria. No more tangs to eat up all the bad stuff for awhile. Corals on the other hand are doing fine except I noticed some green stuff on my montipora (flame) today and that got me going. Anyone try the Marineland/ Instant Ocean brand test and get fairly accurate results? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R-3 Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 Most phosphates are hard to detect with normal test kits even Salifert (which is upper end for most) If they are registering then thats a bad thing. Late Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holly Posted November 20, 2006 Author Share Posted November 20, 2006 Nice to meet you today (those we had time to meet)! Our kids were overdue for their nap and about to combust, so we had to run out before we could join, but we plan to do so online or at the next meeting. The Phos-Buster has done it! Phosphates are barely traceable now (Salifert)! I should get my lab-quality phosphate test tomorrow via UPS and we'll see, but it hasn't been this low in so long, this is cause to celebrate. YAY @ Phos-Buster Thanks again Lowman for the Xenia. =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H20cooled Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 Holly, If its not to late you might consider cancelling your LaMotte kit, they do not go down to a low enough level to really be worth your time. LINK The Merck kits are supposed to be good and they are not to much more, I just ordered one from Premium Aquatics, they were a LOT less then Marine Depot... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holly Posted November 20, 2006 Author Share Posted November 20, 2006 They already shipped the LaMotte kit, so it's too late to cancel. That's fine. I'm just RELIEVED to have the phos down. It's not even registering 0.3 now. I can't believe how fast it worked!! (clap) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fanta-Sea Man Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 Holly, Glad to hear that the Phos Buster worked so fast. Still keep up with the Phosguard in the sump to keep the Phos away. How is everything looking? How is the extra flow with the Seio pump? I am glad that you were able to make it to the meeting. Aren't kids great (ha ha). Please let me know how this are going and if there is anything at all I can do to help. Patrick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holly Posted November 21, 2006 Author Share Posted November 21, 2006 The Seio's working great. Thnx. It definitely added more movement. I'm thinking of getting one more Tunze. I took a load of tests today (including my new LaMotte phosphate test, which seems clearer IMO). Temp 79.5 SG 1.024 pH 8.25 Ammonia - trace (0.1, maybe)* Nitrite 0 Nitrate 0 Phosphate 0.02 =) Calcium 400 Iodide 0.06 *I suspect I might be having another small cycle because we put in all new water and sand. ? Everything looks great, but I scrubbed all the algae off this morning, and it's already growing back again... Not sure what it's feeding on if my phosphates are this much lower, but I figure it'll work itself out within the next week or two... Thanks everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
180Brandy Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 Welcome to the Club!!! (dancing) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holly Posted November 21, 2006 Author Share Posted November 21, 2006 Thanks you ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAVES Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 You might also look into Prodibio, its a bacteria that eleminates phosphates and nitrates. Very cool system. Check out the forum at robsreef.com Glad the phosbuster worked! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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