Phosphate Removal

[brad]

Forgive me for asking - I haven't been able to use the search in days.

How do I remove phosphate (besides water changes)? I have seen everything from iron to vodka to lots of 3rd party products that don't say what is in them.

[whalloper]

I use RowaPhos and Phosphate Sponge in fluidizers. The Rowa Phos works well although it is a little more difficult to deal with because of its small particle size.

[Randy Holmes-Farley]

There are lots of ways. I prefer skimming and growing macroalgae. These articles have more:

Phosphorus: Algae’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