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Please help - what am I doing wrong??
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randoma
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The first time I used Rowaphos, I put it in a filter bag and the tank turned muddy brown for two days. 
However, there didn't seem to be any detrimental effects..
The directions for the Rowaphos specifically say NOT to rinse.
However, the directions for the reactor say to divert the 1st gallon of water into a bucket.. Of course, I didn't read that until after I turned the tank brown again..
However, the second time the muddy brown went away after about 20 minutes..
However, there didn't seem to be any detrimental effects..The directions for the Rowaphos specifically say NOT to rinse.
However, the directions for the reactor say to divert the 1st gallon of water into a bucket.. Of course, I didn't read that until after I turned the tank brown again..
However, the second time the muddy brown went away after about 20 minutes..
RayD
The Chicago Experience!
RowaPhos should ONLY be rinsed if using in a fluidized chamber. For all other applications you DO NOT rinse this product. Gina your tank will be fine. The water will clear and the RowaPhos will not harm the animals. Here's a snippet from the Rowa website:
Please note: For use in a fluidized reactor we recommend that you wash the media in
R.O. water prior to use to remove the fines, which would otherwise over fluidize and end
up in the aquarium. If this happens it WILL NOT cause any harm to the inhabitants.
For all other applications we recommend that you follow the instructions supplied with
the pack and DO NOT WASH ROWAphos as you will be removing active materials and
may deplete the capacity by removal of phosphates from the water that you are washing
it in. The unwashed material will initially color the water brown but with good water flow
Please note: For use in a fluidized reactor we recommend that you wash the media in
R.O. water prior to use to remove the fines, which would otherwise over fluidize and end
up in the aquarium. If this happens it WILL NOT cause any harm to the inhabitants.
For all other applications we recommend that you follow the instructions supplied with
the pack and DO NOT WASH ROWAphos as you will be removing active materials and
may deplete the capacity by removal of phosphates from the water that you are washing
it in. The unwashed material will initially color the water brown but with good water flow
Please note: For use in a fluidized reactor we recommend that you wash the media in
R.O. water prior to use to remove the fines, which would otherwise over fluidize and end
up in the aquarium. If this happens it WILL NOT cause any harm to the inhabitants.
For all other applications we recommend that you follow the instructions supplied with
the pack and DO NOT WASH ROWAphos as you will be removing active materials and
may deplete the capacity by removal of phosphates from the water that you are washing
it in. The unwashed material will initially color the water brown but with good water flow
Please note: For use in a fluidized reactor we recommend that you wash the media in
R.O. water prior to use to remove the fines, which would otherwise over fluidize and end
up in the aquarium. If this happens it WILL NOT cause any harm to the inhabitants.
For all other applications we recommend that you follow the instructions supplied with
the pack and DO NOT WASH ROWAphos as you will be removing active materials and
may deplete the capacity by removal of phosphates from the water that you are washing
it in. The unwashed material will initially color the water brown but with good water flow
Please note: For use in a fluidized reactor we recommend that you wash the media in
R.O. water prior to use to remove the fines, which would otherwise over fluidize and end
up in the aquarium. If this happens it WILL NOT cause any harm to the inhabitants.
For all other applications we recommend that you follow the instructions supplied with
the pack and DO NOT WASH ROWAphos as you will be removing active materials and
may deplete the capacity by removal of phosphates from the water that you are washing
it in. The unwashed material will initially color the water brown but with good water flow
Please note: For use in a fluidized reactor we recommend that you wash the media in
R.O. water prior to use to remove the fines, which would otherwise over fluidize and end
up in the aquarium. If this happens it WILL NOT cause any harm to the inhabitants.
For all other applications we recommend that you follow the instructions supplied with
the pack and DO NOT WASH ROWAphos as you will be removing active materials and
may deplete the capacity by removal of phosphates from the water that you are washing it in.
The unwashed material will initially color the water brown but with good water flow will quickly disperse and have no negative effects on the health of your aquarium.
Please note: For use in a fluidized reactor we recommend that you wash the media in
R.O. water prior to use to remove the fines, which would otherwise over fluidize and end
up in the aquarium. If this happens it WILL NOT cause any harm to the inhabitants.
For all other applications we recommend that you follow the instructions supplied with
the pack and DO NOT WASH ROWAphos as you will be removing active materials and
may deplete the capacity by removal of phosphates from the water that you are washing
it in. The unwashed material will initially color the water brown but with good water flow
Please note: For use in a fluidized reactor we recommend that you wash the media in
R.O. water prior to use to remove the fines, which would otherwise over fluidize and end
up in the aquarium. If this happens it WILL NOT cause any harm to the inhabitants.
For all other applications we recommend that you follow the instructions supplied with
the pack and DO NOT WASH ROWAphos as you will be removing active materials and
may deplete the capacity by removal of phosphates from the water that you are washing
it in. The unwashed material will initially color the water brown but with good water flow
Please note: For use in a fluidized reactor we recommend that you wash the media in
R.O. water prior to use to remove the fines, which would otherwise over fluidize and end
up in the aquarium. If this happens it WILL NOT cause any harm to the inhabitants.
For all other applications we recommend that you follow the instructions supplied with
the pack and DO NOT WASH ROWAphos as you will be removing active materials and
may deplete the capacity by removal of phosphates from the water that you are washing
it in. The unwashed material will initially color the water brown but with good water flow
Please note: For use in a fluidized reactor we recommend that you wash the media in
R.O. water prior to use to remove the fines, which would otherwise over fluidize and end
up in the aquarium. If this happens it WILL NOT cause any harm to the inhabitants.
For all other applications we recommend that you follow the instructions supplied with
the pack and DO NOT WASH ROWAphos as you will be removing active materials and
may deplete the capacity by removal of phosphates from the water that you are washing
it in. The unwashed material will initially color the water brown but with good water flow
Please note: For use in a fluidized reactor we recommend that you wash the media in
R.O. water prior to use to remove the fines, which would otherwise over fluidize and end
up in the aquarium. If this happens it WILL NOT cause any harm to the inhabitants.
For all other applications we recommend that you follow the instructions supplied with
the pack and DO NOT WASH ROWAphos as you will be removing active materials and
may deplete the capacity by removal of phosphates from the water that you are washing
it in. The unwashed material will initially color the water brown but with good water flow
Please note: For use in a fluidized reactor we recommend that you wash the media in
R.O. water prior to use to remove the fines, which would otherwise over fluidize and end
up in the aquarium. If this happens it WILL NOT cause any harm to the inhabitants.
For all other applications we recommend that you follow the instructions supplied with
the pack and DO NOT WASH ROWAphos as you will be removing active materials and
may deplete the capacity by removal of phosphates from the water that you are washing it in.
The unwashed material will initially color the water brown but with good water flow will quickly disperse and have no negative effects on the health of your aquarium.
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