Why so much algae?

[stanlalee]

Originally Posted by fishfreak1242
http:///forum/post/2828478
I don't have the cash for GFO, but right now I run phosguard in my tank.

150g of GFO is under $10 and many include the media bag. Dr F&S house brand and Pura Phoslock are the cheapest but work the same. Careful with the phosguard in a reef, it can and does leach aluminum. functions the same as GFO though.

 

[mcbdz]

A) API phophate test is useless. it reads 0.0 and the next reading is something like 0.25ppm or 0.5ppm if I'm not mistaken. you need something that reads down to much finer resolution. you need to use a kit that reads at least down to 0.01ppm and scaled to 0.01, 0.02, 0.03 ect. 0.02ppm is good. 0.06ppm is high.
What test are you using and where did you get it?

 

[fishfreak1242]

Originally Posted by majestic987
http:///forum/post/2829507
REFUGIUM get one somewhere Read up on them they are awesome have one on every one of my tanks and you can build them, but if you have a sump makes things a whole lot easier. Questions Let me know but try to check out the info on them I learned a ton from just googling them
I already have a 20 gal fuge with LS, some LR rubble and is packed with chaeto.

 

[fishfreak1242]

Originally Posted by Stanlalee
http:///forum/post/2830191
150g of GFO is under $10 and many include the media bag. Dr F&S house brand and Pura Phoslock are the cheapest but work the same. Careful with the phosguard in a reef, it can and does leach aluminum. functions the same as GFO though.
Really??? The cheapest price I could find for GFO is like 35 bucks! I gotta look into that.

 

[stanlalee]

just bought a 150g jar for $8 and some change at the local fish store yesterday. 150g is suppose to be enough for up to 300 gallons.