activted carbon all the same? - Canreef Aquatics Bulletin Board

09-14-2006, 04:04 PM

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The phosphates will leech out into the tankwater, thus increasing the water's phosphate level. Phosphates are a contributing factor toward algae and cyanobacteria growths. Keeping phosphate levels low is desired to help combat this. Less than or equal to 0.05 mg/l is an ideal, IMO.

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