Phosphate....my take on things

bang guy

bang guy

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Steve - Thank you very very much for this post. Extremely informative. i believe you have helped a lot of people with this post, including me.
Bang
 
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iluvfish

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Yes! Thank you Steve. Here is a simple question for someone...
The biggest problem I am currently having is high phosphate. I have discovered the source - my RO water. But good news - I have also discovered a new water supply source that has no phosphate in it. It is an RO/DI source. Which brings me to my first question.....
How large of a water change should I/could I do with this new water source to start getting rid of the phosphate currently in my tank? (My tank is 55gal)
Amy
 
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iluvfish

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I am also considering the Phosban model. I understand that there are other things that contribute to phos buildup. I just want to start out right with the correct water up front.
And thanks Kip! I am working on getting a new skimmer also. What do you think about the Redsea Berlin Turbo?
Also - Melody or whoever - how do you plan on hooking up the phosban reactor? HOB or sump? Just curious on your plans?
 
gregvabch

gregvabch

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kip---not trying to get off topic, but since you mentioned having a berlin skimmer and upgrading to a euro, can i ask what you didn't like about the berlin compared to your euro, and also which model euro you got/size tank you're running it on?
 
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iluvfish

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I would be interested too Kip. I just don't think I can afford a euro right now. But tell me why you didn't like the berlin?
Melody---don't know if you're still here - but thank you for the info on that phosban model!! Where are you planning on installing yours? Does it go in the sump?
 
jjboods

jjboods

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I have a 55 gallon tank and use the Aquamedic TurboFlotor 1000. I will be moving it to my 75 when that's up and running. Claims to be rated up to 200 gallons, I think. Has always worked well for me. Just yesterday I needed a new part for it. Called Aquamedic directly and they had the part and a new O-ring in the mail by the end of the day. Called me back with the total price...$9.55 including shipping. Great service. The price is about $150 and then you need a separate powerhead to pump the water into it. There is also a HOB model, but I've never used it.
 
zanemoseley

zanemoseley

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kip I just heat up some RO/DI water in the microwave and then let the air hose suck it in to clean the injector. I do that once a week when cleaning the cup/neck and so far so good. Have you cleaned your pump yet. I'm really not looking forward to cleaning mine cause I have to disassemble my sump to clean it due to to a semi short stand.
 
zanemoseley

zanemoseley

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I hadn't thought of using vinegar, how many ml's does 15cc's convert to? I wonder how long a euroreef can go without cleaning before the pump needs cleaning if you don't dose calcium or kalk in the same sump chamber as the euro.
 
fishking

fishking

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is apple cider vinegar ok if it gets injected into my tank because i need to clean my berlin, which produces tons of dry foam that sometimes i comes out of the top of the lid, and thats the only vinegar i have
 
jjboods

jjboods

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I have also been getting dry foam pushing my lid off. But the piece that the cup sits in has a crack that I recently noticed and water is leaking out. I had assumed this was the problem. Thus my recent order to Aqua Medic that I mentioned in an earlier post. Could the be another problem with my skimmer? It seems clean, where would I inject the vinegar?
 
jjboods

jjboods

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And vinegar going into the tank is okay? What kind of vinegar? You mentioned cider vinegar having sugar. I would think most vinegars have some sort of sugar in one form or another?
 
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