Phosphates threw the roof! 2.75

Discussion in 'Water Chemistry' started by REDMANS CUBE, Dec 19, 2008.

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  1. Av8Bluewater

    Av8Bluewater Giant Squid

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    The number one source of phosphates in home aquariums is flake food.
     
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  2. PackLeader

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    +1 on those. Pellet/flakes or horrible for that (another reason I never use dry food), but frozen foods can contain their fair share of phosphates as well. I would just try the food thing first, since its probably the easiest thing to do. And yes, you can add tank water. If that doesnt work, then you have to start looking into the substrate/rocks
     
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  3. REDMANS CUBE

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    is there a brand of frozen that is po4 free?
     
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  4. reef_guru

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    check out the pappone method
     
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  5. REDMANS CUBE

    REDMANS CUBE Fire Shrimp

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    where would i find this? do u have a link?
     
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