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jospear

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Could this carbon cause me to have an algae problem in my tank. Is any one
using this carbon having the same problem? I am also using bulk reef supplys rox 0.8
carbon and high capacity gfo in a reactor.
 
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jospear":10dtsklo said:
Could this carbon cause me to have an algae problem in my tank. Is any one
using this carbon having the same problem? I am also using bulk reef supplys rox 0.8
carbon and high capacity gfo in a reactor.

Some GAC(Granular Activated Carbon) contains PO4(phosphates) and silicates. The only way to know is to test your RO/DI for TDS(Total Disolved Solids), if that is zero, then you can add the GAC to the RO/DI and test the water for PO4. If the test is zero, then your GAC is not leaching PO4.
 

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