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Some Phosphates NOW!
In a message dated 9/26/99 12:53:18 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
Aquatic-Plants-Owner at actwin_com writes:
<< Date: Sun, 26 Sep 1999 07:47:47 -0500
From: erdoz1 <erdoz1 at wt_net>
Subject: Re: Phosphates (Aquatic Plants Digest V3 #1299)
> <
> It sounds like you have excess phosphates in your tank, and despite the
> insistence of your water treatment reps, I suspect your tap water is the
> source. Many municipalities (including mine) ADD phosphate to tap water
> because: 1) it is an effective corrosion inhibitor for metal pipes, and
2)
> it is also helps prevent the formation of scale. >>
>
> Mark, really? I know of localities using Alum (aluminum sulfate) for a few
> purposes... but phosphates? In what format? That is, as what compounds?
> Bob Fenner
>
My well water has 5 ppm phosphates by test kit and confirmed by water quality
lab.
>>
Yowzah! Might I/we ask what your standard approach is to cutting this
macronutrient down to concentration-size?
Bob Fenner