Microbe lift phos out

[scotty333]

Hi guys

Anyone used this product before?

I normally use LC but it’s expensive

Not sure how this works of it’s not LC

 

[RoanokeReef]

Does it say what the ingredients are?

 

[scotty333]

Does it say what the ingredients are?

No it just says it blinds phosphate and doesn’t contain any metals

 

[RoanokeReef]

No it just says it blinds phosphate and doesn’t contain any metals

If it doesn't list ingredients I wouldn't use it personally.

 

[scotty333]

https://microbelift.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/SDS_MICROBE_LIFT_PHOSPHATE_REMOVER.pdf

 

[scotty333]

Says polymer based

 

[RoanokeReef]

Active components
<15% are proprietary.

 

[scotty333]

Active components
<15% are proprietary.

What does than mean then?

 

[Pistondog]

Hi guys

Anyone used this product before?

I normally use LC but it’s expensive

Not sure how this works of it’s not LC

do not use unless you know ingredients.
The name suggests it is carbon dosing based.

 

[scotty333]

do not use unless you know ingredients.
The name suggests it is carbon dosing based.

What are you reading that “ suggests “ Carbon dosing ?

 

[Pistondog]

What are you reading that “ suggests “ Carbon dosing ?

Microbe implies bacteria.
Carbon dosing adds a carbon source, vodka, vinegar or other. The carbon source is consumed by bacteria with nitrate and phosphate. The bacteria multiply and are removed via protien skimmer.
Carbon dosing is a known method of reducing nutrients.
The product might contain bacteria and/or a carbon source.
Just a guess.

 

[scotty333]

Microbe implies bacteria.
Carbon dosing adds a carbon source, vodka, vinegar or other. The carbon source is consumed by bacteria with nitrate and phosphate. The bacteria multiply and are removed via protien skimmer.
Carbon dosing is a known method of reducing nutrients.
The product might contain bacteria and/or a carbon source.
Just a guess.

Só nopox then
Well nopox sucks só if that’s the case it’s no good
I already dose vodka which works a treat

 

[Pistondog]

Só nopox then
Well nopox sucks só if that’s the case it’s no good
I already dose vodka which works a treat

They also mention polymer, so maybe more like tropic marin bacto balance. Which uses a 'biopolymer' as a carbon source.

 

[scotty333]

They also mention polymer, so maybe more like tropic marin bacto balance. Which uses a 'biopolymer' as a carbon source.

Looks like I’ll be experimenting on behalf of our community then

 

[Pistondog]

Looks like I’ll be experimenting on behalf of our community then

All just my guess.

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

Is it a clear fluid?

 

[RoanokeReef]

I just cannot fathom why any hobbyist would dump unknown chemicals in their tank

 

[scotty333]

Is it a clear fluid?

Only get it tomorrow

 

[scotty333]

I just cannot fathom why any hobbyist would dump unknown chemicals in their tank

I’m pretty sure that company wouldn’t exist if it was selling killer products
If something’s deemed reef safe it should be ok
I mean don’t we put vodka, vinegarr , sugar , lanthium chloride etc etc

 

[RoanokeReef]

I’m pretty sure that company wouldn’t exist if it was selling killer products
If something’s deemed reef safe it should be ok
I mean don’t we put vodka, vinegarr , sugar , lanthium chloride etc etc

Vibrant would like to have a word with you.
Difference with your list is we know the ingredients.