Phosphate Media??

Discussion in 'Water Chemistry' started by chuckdee, Feb 7, 2008.

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  1. chuckdee

    chuckdee Peppermint Shrimp

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    About a month ago, I decided to start using phosphate media for to prepare for a a live stock increase. I never had a phosphate problem, and I don't want one. The only problem I have is picking which company's media to use. Currently I am using Phosban. While shopping on Drsfostersmith.com I noticed this stuff Aquarium Filter Media & Algae Control: Drs. Foster & Smith PhosPure® . Looks the same as Phosban, except half the price. The only thing that worried me was they call it Beta-Ferric hydroxide and Phosban calls their's Ferric Oxide Hydroxide. Is there a difference?
    I then noticed this Aquarium Filter Media & Algae Control: Drs. Foster & Smith PhosPure plus Zeolite & Carbon . Ferric Hydroxide and cation-exchange resin. I have never even heard of cation-exchange resin...
    So, can someone help me understand this info and so I can make a choice? Thanks..
     
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  3. Otty

    Otty Giant Squid

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    I use ROWAphos and love it, doesn't even have to be rinsed so it is even easier to change out.
     
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    Dador Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Using Seachem gel now. The rinsing is a pain but it really works and has charcoal mixed with it.
     
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  6. reef_guru

    reef_guru Humpback Whale

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    seachem gel in a reactor
     
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