Recommended phoshate removers?

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  1. Matt Rogers

    Matt Rogers Kingfish

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    Gonna test for phosphates which I haven't done in a long time, if I have them, what methods/products do you recommend to remove them?

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  2. JohnO

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    Matt,

    I have always used Phosban. I use it loose inside a cannister filter compartment rather than in a filter bag as I think it gives a better result ( no clumping etc ) Don't expect immediate results however, it does take a few weeks sometimes before you see measurable results

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    " Granular ferric oxide hydroxide filter media that adsorbs phosphate, silicate, arsenic and other dissolved organic waste. Does not leach back-adsorbed substances, even after full saturation and does not affect water pH. Includes media bag. Indications: treats up to 150 gallons for up to 4 months "

    John :)
     
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  3. Matt Rogers

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    I think I used that stuff ages ago in my old 40. It's the white pellet stuff right? That did work for me as I recall.
     
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    Yep, that's the one :)

    John
     
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