Annoyed with nuisance algae growing all over your aquariums? One of the contributing factors of this problem is the existence of high phosphate level in the water. In the freshwater or salt water aquariums phosphates will feed nuisance algae which can overrun plants and expensive corals, spoiling the aesthetic appearance of the tank, and even killing its inhabitants in extreme cases.
Within the reef aquarium, phosphates will greatly affect the formation of coral skeletons by reducing calcification by over 50% and by inhibiting the deposition of strontium. It is suggested by Borneman that phosphates are a direct poison to calcification.
It is prudent for the aquarists to use a good phosphate remover product for curbing the unsightly algae boom problems. There are many phosphate remover products available, which are commonly found in aluminium oxide or other iron based products. Good phosphate remover media should not leach back the phosphate content back into the aquarium once the media is exhausted after prolonged use.
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