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Re: [APD] Fluoride
Well, getting back on-topic, here is a Google Scholar link with over 500
hits on "aquarium fluoride toxicity", only one of which I read. If
curious minds need to know - read on. Since my tank contains plants and
fish from the Amazon river, I would be interested in knowing the
concentration of fluoride in the Amazon. Should you find it.
http://scholar.google.com/scholar?hl=en&q=aquarium+fluoride+toxicity&sa=N&tab=fs
I have convinced myself that the purpose of periodic water changes (50%
weekly for me) is to limit the build up of substances that can be
toxic. I do filter my drinking water - primarily to get the chlorine
out and because it tastes better. I generally filter my top off water,
but not my water change water.
Now moving back off topic.... I add that I generally reject consensus
arguments, consensus is opinion, not scientific fact. It is useful in
management, mostly to cover your ass, but not in science. Consensus
gave us a flat earth and man made global warming. I know this is likely
to set off another chain of hate mail, but read the below first. The
sun heats the earth!
http://www.dailytech.com/Temperature+Monitors+Report+Worldwide+Global+Cooling/article10866.htm
My point being that, when an issue becomes emotional, rather than
factual, we can argue about it day and night. I am frequently surprised
by the adaptability of natural systems. Consider the creatures recently
discovered in the Antarctic. Natural systems seem rather adaptable to me.
Bill wrote:
> Well, in my response to the original post, I'd hoped that I would discourage
> anti-fluoride extremists from starting an argument. I almost succeeded.
>
> FYI, the long Scientific American article just repeated minor problems that
> have been long documented. It did mention that the use of fluoride to make
> baby formula "could" cause problems in brain development in the first six
> months. Or, it "could not" too, I assume. The article did not break any
> new ground. They are going to lose a subscriber if they continue with
> "filler" articles.
>
> Bill
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