kh and phos problem

dstyling

dstyling

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Hey little issue i got goin on need some help..these are my test result and im tryin to find out where my high phospates are coming from??
kh in dt: 14 drops..250.6ppm
phos in dt: 2-3 (cant really tell..its between 2 different colors
regular water without salt: 0
saltwater in water change bucket: 71.6ppm
i want to get down the phos and the kh hardness in the tank...anyway to do that?
im usin api test kits
 
buckster71

buckster71

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Questions
What brand of salt are you using?
What suppliments (if any) are you putting in your tank?
Are you using anything at the moment to lower your phosphates?
 
dstyling

dstyling

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reef crystals
superbuffer dkh---to raise the ph and alk...i use it once ever 2-3 wks like it instructs
not using anything to lower phosphates...thats what im tryin to get down
 
buckster71

buckster71

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There are filter medias you can buy such as phosguard. And there are plenty of others. If you are using a trickle, there are pads I have found that state they remove phosphates, however, with a risk stated that they will remove trace elements. I've never tried them because of the later statement, but I use a remover in a filter bag in my sump, but haven't had much success either.
Also, some foods have phosphates in them too.
 
larryndana

larryndana

Active Member
you need something to remove it like stated, i'm started using the new Chemipure w/ phosband stuff in it. seems to work well, but just started using it.
 
buckster71

buckster71

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That is why I asked the type of salt mix...
That didn't make much sense, but maybe. I'm definatly going to emphasis checking mine on the next water change.
 
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