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Sonic2041  Enthusiast Posts: 152 Kudos: 142 Votes: 19 Registered: 19-Dec-2004   | what is considered high phosphate. how much would be where it could be causing green water. i dosed nitrates but it looks like it is still coming back. |
 Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:19 |     |
FRANK       Moderator Posts: 5108 Kudos: 5263 Votes: 1690 Registered: 28-Dec-2002  | Hi, In referencing the ECOLOGY OF THE PLANTED AQUARIUM by Diana Walstad, she comments that the Phosphate levels in unpoluted water is low and runs between 0.003 and 0.02mg/l. She also mentions that in our aquariums the levels are typically much higher (1-5mg/l). Most of this comes from the fish food that we use. Check out this site for Green Water assistance: http://www.otocinclus.com/articles/greenwater.html Frank  -->>> The Confidence of Amateurs, is the Envy of Professionals <<<-- |
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