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Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 10/28/2007, 06:18 PM
Replies: 13
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Posted By isjg
It's used pretty extensively here in Oz. I use...

It's used pretty extensively here in Oz. I use it, no probs so far. And it's much cheaper than LFS brands. Since we don't get those driveway heat type products here (no snow) it's the only thing...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 10/18/2007, 04:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 431
Posted By isjg
Yes, low pH will cause it to break down again....

Yes, low pH will cause it to break down again. The question is at what point? I've heard varying figures from 5 to 6. So 6.5 might be a problem.

However, having said that, it would only be a...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 10/18/2007, 04:54 AM
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Views: 431
Posted By isjg
The Korallin PO4 Minus is La Chloride afaik. From...

The Korallin PO4 Minus is La Chloride afaik. From memory RHF said (in a thread here somewhere) if one was to use a lanthanide, that the carbonate would be better than the chloride. I don't recall the...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 10/17/2007, 04:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 431
Posted By isjg
It was a big overdose so a lot would have...

It was a big overdose so a lot would have precipitated out. Did get rid of all the phosphate though.

As for liquid iron based removers, Salifert have one.

I don't know which liquid remover you...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 10/17/2007, 04:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 767
Posted By isjg
You can buy skimmer aid solutions. I don't know...

You can buy skimmer aid solutions. I don't know what's in them but I tried one once and it made it bubble better, smaller and longer lasting. Acted pretty much instantly. I would expect you'd get the...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 10/16/2007, 07:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 974
Posted By isjg
Posted some pics in a new thread here - ...

Posted some pics in a new thread here -
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1229786 (http://archive.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1229786)
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 10/16/2007, 06:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 431
Posted By isjg
Liquid PO4 Removers

For those wondering what these do, here's a series of pics I took when experimenting with a Lanthanum based PO4 remover last year. The one I used was Starver, principally for swimming pool use but...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 10/16/2007, 12:32 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 974
Posted By isjg
PO4 Eliminator is a liquid. I saw Habib mention...

PO4 Eliminator is a liquid. I saw Habib mention on another site it was iron based so I took a stab at what it might be. The ads just say it contains a PO4 binder.
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 10/15/2007, 10:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 974
Posted By isjg
There are more than 2 products like that. Try...

There are more than 2 products like that. Try over 20! :lol: Most are designed for pool use but often state suitable for aquariums. In fact most seem to be rebadges like some of the GFOs are rebadges...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 10/15/2007, 05:09 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 974
Posted By isjg
The precipitate is usually white and particle...

The precipitate is usually white and particle size varies but I would imagine a fine filter, sock etc would capture it. I have pics of my experiments at home, if I remember I'll post them tonight....
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 10/14/2007, 06:27 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 974
Posted By isjg
The precipitate doesn't sink quickly. Early...

The precipitate doesn't sink quickly. Early experiments of mine in a completely still jar showed the particulates to take several hours to sink completely. In a tank with any amount of reasonable...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 09/23/2007, 04:43 PM
Replies: 222
Views: 12,495
Posted By isjg
Ok, here's some more info on AZNO3 - "The...

Ok, here's some more info on AZNO3 -

"The activating ingredient in our product is Cozymase (a group of dormant, very hardy enzymes termed dehydrogenases) which function in the oxidation of...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 09/23/2007, 06:33 AM
Replies: 222
Views: 12,495
Posted By isjg
Don't have the exact info with me, but from...

Don't have the exact info with me, but from memory the ingredients were amylase treated massecuite and cosymase or some enzyme like that. Basically sugar and enzymes in a bottle. There's a lot of...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 09/17/2007, 05:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 205
Posted By isjg
Here's an MSDS on a clinoptilolite here - ...

Here's an MSDS on a clinoptilolite here -

http://www.zeolite.com.au/products/technicalspecs.pdf

Go back a step and it says "has a particular affinity for ammonium (N H4+), potassium (K+),...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 08/28/2007, 05:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 321
Posted By isjg
I haven't noticed a significant change in tank...

I haven't noticed a significant change in tank pH, just alk. But then until yesterday I didn't have a meter, just a cheap pH test kit so I wouldn't have picked up small changes and I only dose small...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 08/26/2007, 06:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 321
Posted By isjg
That formulation sounds like PHOSfree. It's the...

That formulation sounds like PHOSfree. It's the only one I know of that has La Sulphate. If it's something else please let me know so I can add it to my database. I also use a swimming pool one,...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 08/17/2007, 01:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 365
Posted By isjg
Aren't you measuring it?

Aren't you measuring it?
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 08/14/2007, 03:31 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 682
Posted By isjg
Indeed. For some reason it seems yellow tangs are...

Indeed. For some reason it seems yellow tangs are susceptible. The only references I can find where fish have died has been with yellow tangs. But in searching for yellow tang deaths I found lots of...
Forum: Advanced Topics 08/14/2007, 04:46 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,119
Posted By isjg
Elegance, curious as to which ones in particular...

Elegance, curious as to which ones in particular and why they were chosen?
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 08/13/2007, 09:41 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 682
Posted By isjg
Yes, in particular since the dosing isn't 6 drops...

Yes, in particular since the dosing isn't 6 drops per 10 gallons. This is what I said previously and what is a common misconception with a lot of users. If you have 0.01 PO4 then dosing 6 drops/10...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 08/13/2007, 08:34 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 11,771
Posted By isjg
To the folks who want to start dosing products...

To the folks who want to start dosing products designed for septic tanks and porta-pottys into their captive marine ecosystems ... well ... may the force be with you. Please post how things turn out ...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 08/13/2007, 05:57 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 682
Posted By isjg
I feel for your loss, I've lost 2 y. tangs myself...

I feel for your loss, I've lost 2 y. tangs myself previously. One from low oxygen when all tank circulation failed while I was away and one from insufficient acclimation after I bought it. So I know...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 08/13/2007, 12:54 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 682
Posted By isjg
Which is why I added point #4 above. Yellow Tangs...

Which is why I added point #4 above. Yellow Tangs in particular seem overly susceptible to quick changes in water chemistry. For the record, all problems that I'm aware of with fish occurred with a...
Forum: LPS Keepers 08/13/2007, 12:19 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,496
Posted By isjg
Looks like a lobo. Here's mine - ...

Looks like a lobo. Here's mine -

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v285/isjg/IMGP3508.jpg
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 08/12/2007, 10:18 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 11,771
Posted By isjg
Interesting thread. I've been looking at...

Interesting thread. I've been looking at alternative "remedies" for want of a better term for some time. After having a lot of success with chemical PO4 treatment (with Lanthanum) I was looking for...
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