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| View Poll Results: What is your PO4 testing routine, and what do you do to control PO4? | |||
| I run GFO. |
   
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26 | 46.43% |
| I run a ULNS system. (Eg. Zeovit, Ultralith, Vodka or other carbon dosing) |
  
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13 | 23.21% |
| I use macroalgae (chaeto, caulerpa, etc.) |
  
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31 | 55.36% |
| I don't do anything. Water changes good enough for me! |
  
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8 | 14.29% |
| I test PO4 regularly. |
  
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8 | 14.29% |
| I test PO4 infrequently. |
  
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15 | 26.79% |
| I have noticed nonzero PO4 in the past. |
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3 | 5.36% |
| I have never had a PO4 reading. |
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8 | 14.29% |
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11-05-2009, 07:23 PM
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Phosphate inhibits calcification and encourages problem algae growth. Both were problems for me which is why I began testing.
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