I’m just wondering:
Lanthanum can bind directly to calcium carbonate to form lanthanum carbonate. Can it also bind to aragonite?
Lanthanum phosphate can bind to the surface of the sand. Could soluble lanthanum or particulate lanthanum become released from the sand/GFO upon adding back to the tank?
To elaborate: I’m assuming the lanthanum will stick to the carbonate surface of the sand. If it releases, what form is likely getting released?
I’m trying to see if we can narrow down the potential causes of lanthanum related fish deaths. Maybe this can help us answer questions in the future?
This is just fun brainstorming for me. I have no incentive to bash or condone a specific method. I’m just brainstorming for recreational use.
Lanthanum can bind directly to calcium carbonate to form lanthanum carbonate. Can it also bind to aragonite?
Lanthanum phosphate can bind to the surface of the sand. Could soluble lanthanum or particulate lanthanum become released from the sand/GFO upon adding back to the tank?
To elaborate: I’m assuming the lanthanum will stick to the carbonate surface of the sand. If it releases, what form is likely getting released?
I’m trying to see if we can narrow down the potential causes of lanthanum related fish deaths. Maybe this can help us answer questions in the future?
This is just fun brainstorming for me. I have no incentive to bash or condone a specific method. I’m just brainstorming for recreational use.