Joe, Rurouni Kenshin has it right on silicate fueling diatoms. That's all I'm testing it for. I found my tap water and when my DI resin is exhausted can cause a high level of silicate through the top off water.
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Originally posted by henkelsfamily
I am seeing a lot of people using he iron based phosphate removers as a cure. I see them as a band aid until the real problem can be identified and corrected.
Walter
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Water, I don't see using Phosban or Rowaphos as a band aide to the PO4 problem. PO4 can come from many sources and for many, it can come from the food we feed our inhabitants. Other source can come from Live Rocks. I'm sure someone else will chime in on this, but not a chemist, I haven't seen any natural way for us to remove PO4. Unlike Ammonia or Nitrate that has a life cycle to reduce the level.
Jim