dont overfeed the tank, kent marine sells something that will reduce it to 0 asap but it only last for 2 days. rowaphos is long lasting and doesnt re-release anything back into the system. phosban works faster and make sure the media is ok. make sure nothing is dead in your system either. just some suggestions
How to reduce phosphate from 2.5 to zero quick
- Thread starter JARRETT SHARK
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QUESTIONMARC
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- Bronx, New York 10465
use sugar. that's my trick. 
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- FREEPORT,LONG ISLAND
use sugar. that's my trick.
house hold Sugur ????? come on
- Location
- Franklin Lakes, NJ
It's a form of carbon dosing like vodka dosing. Read up on it.
- Location
- Franklin Lakes, NJ
Also, keep in mind that in theory, nutrient reduction should be proportionally reduced by the amount of a water changed, assuming you aren't adding nutrients. In a tank that size, water changes are probably cumbersome, but look at these numbers for a minute:
100g change (20%) - Reduction 2.50->2.00
100g change (20%) - Reduction 2.00->1.60
With 2 water changes, it becomes much more manageable. Just remember, the bigger the water change, the more significant the impact.
250g change (50%) - Reduction 2.50->1.25
These numbers are accurate in a perfect world, but you should see a pretty significant change with a few big water changes even if they're not exact.
Also... double check your meter to be sure it's accurate.
100g change (20%) - Reduction 2.50->2.00
100g change (20%) - Reduction 2.00->1.60
With 2 water changes, it becomes much more manageable. Just remember, the bigger the water change, the more significant the impact.
250g change (50%) - Reduction 2.50->1.25
These numbers are accurate in a perfect world, but you should see a pretty significant change with a few big water changes even if they're not exact.
Also... double check your meter to be sure it's accurate.
- Location
- FREEPORT,LONG ISLAND
well after another 100gal water change friday and shop vac my sump off all fish poo and another 250ml of brightwell phosphate-E and installing my phosband reactor i came down to .22 from 2.5
the only problem is i think i overdose this brighwell stuff b/c i lost all 3 athaithes i had, not sure if it was from me cleaning the sump friday to get all this crap that sitting there not moving that made my ammonia go from zero to .25??
My problem now is i cant not feed this beast sohal tang i have because he needs to get feed everyday!!!
the only problem is i think i overdose this brighwell stuff b/c i lost all 3 athaithes i had, not sure if it was from me cleaning the sump friday to get all this crap that sitting there not moving that made my ammonia go from zero to .25??
My problem now is i cant not feed this beast sohal tang i have because he needs to get feed everyday!!!
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DrHarryLopez
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- Ozone Park, Queens
The pellets are a hot item huh?
I bought mine from mariedepot.com NP Bio pellets, but everyone has em now.
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- FREEPORT,LONG ISLAND
they are selling out like hot cakes
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