need gfo?

Discussion in 'Water Chemistry' started by zzzzzzzzpr, Dec 14, 2011.

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  1. zzzzzzzzpr

    zzzzzzzzpr Purple Spiny Lobster

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    i use ro/di water and my phosphates are always good. so do i still need to use gfo?
     
    zzzzzzzzpr, Dec 14, 2011
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  2. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    If you are not having problems with algae no.
     
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  3. Jmblec2

    Jmblec2 Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    +1 to that ​
     
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  4. AZDesertRat

    AZDesertRat Giant Squid

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    RO/DI removes the phosphates from your NSW and top off wate rbut does not do anything for the phosphates introduced in foods and many salt mixes.

    I have no algae and keep chaetomorpha in my refugium but I still run a 1/2 dose of GFO and carbon in seperate bags or reactors at all times as a preventive measure. My nitrates and phosphates are non detectable using Salifert kits. Cheap insurance
     
    AZDesertRat, Dec 15, 2011
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