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Black brush algae..excess phosphates? elliot8 04-26-2006
Posted by on April 26, 2006, 3:37 pm
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I have been battling BBA for a while now in my 55 gallon freshwater
tank. I know that excess phosphates are one contibuting factor.
Untill recently I was unable to find a test to tell me what my
phosphate levels were.

Well, I finally found a phosphate test and it says that the phosphate
levels in my tank are 2 ppm. I also tested my tap water and the levels
are the same (2 ppm).

My question is, what level of phosphate is considered "excessive" pr
high...does BBA need a certain level in order to thrive?

I have recently purchased some "phosban" and put some into my canister
filter. The next day my phosphate level was at 0.5 ppm.

Any information is greatly appreciated. Thanks.


Posted by MEAlston on April 26, 2006, 3:42 pm
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> I have been battling BBA for a while now in my 55 gallon freshwater
> tank. I know that excess phosphates are one contibuting factor.
> Untill recently I was unable to find a test to tell me what my
> phosphate levels were.
>
> Well, I finally found a phosphate test and it says that the phosphate
> levels in my tank are 2 ppm. I also tested my tap water and the levels
> are the same (2 ppm).

Where did you find the phosphate tester? -ED



Posted by on April 26, 2006, 3:50 pm
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I bought mine at a "petland" store. It is manufactured by Aquarium
Pharmaceuticals. Here is a link to the AP site:
http://aquariumpharm.com/en_us/productCategory.asp?categoryname=TestKits


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