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Old 01-19-2011, 07:19 AM
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Just wonder what is your phosphate reading. Some say 0, but how was it being tested. I have 0.07 ppm by using Hanna checker. Is this still a bit high for mixed reef?
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I used to think I had 0 phosphate or close to that with standard test kits (e.g. Salifert), then I got the Hana Checker. It showed that I had 0.1 ppm! I always had algae problems and coral RTN/browning. Then I got some GFO and biopellets. I managed to get a reading of 0.04 with the Hana Checker. I think 0.07 is a bit high and may cause you algae issues. I still have trouble eradicating all my red cyanobacteria and bryopsis.
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225g: .02 on Hanna checker
90G: .00 on Hanna Checker
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Where would you buy these checkers...in Edmonton
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Old 01-19-2011, 07:26 PM
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So I guess 0.07 is a bit high. I am running biopellets for more than 6 months, shall I also run GFO?

I bought my at OC.
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