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swhastan
06/05/2005, 08:55 PM
My 10G tank has 0.5ppm of phosphorus now.
What's the best way to reduce it?
Also, what can be possible reason of this level of phosphorus? Overfeeding? - I'm using RO water. In case of 60G tank, there is undetectable level of phosphorus now.

swhastan
06/05/2005, 11:00 PM
anyone?

Randy Holmes-Farley
06/06/2005, 07:51 AM
I prefer growing and harvesting macroalgae, but there are other methods as well, such as an iron-based phosphate binder.

These articles may be helpful:

Phosphorus: Algaeā€™s Best Friend
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/sept2002/chem.htm

Iron Oxide Hydroxide (GFO) Phosphate Binders
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-11/rhf/index.htm

Aluminum and aluminum-based phosphate binders
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/july2003/chem.htm