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    Anyone uses KH2PO4?

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    Wonder if anyone in the forum uses Potassium Dihydrogen Phosphate to add phosphates to their tanks?

    I am toying with the idea of increasing the level a little. Found that Dr Mallick sells the compound by the kilo. I don't think I need that much.
    koah fong
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    On 8/14/2002 2:56:00 PM

    Wonder if anyone in the forum uses Potassium Dihydrogen Phosphate to add phosphates to their tanks?

    I am toying with the idea of increasing the level a little. Found that Dr Mallick sells the compound by the kilo. I don't think I need that much.
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    Hi,

    Maybe you can advise how this works for our plants, then we may then help to share your kilo.
    Everything that lives and moves will be food for you.
    Just as I gave you the green plants, I now give you everything.
    Genesis 9:3

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    Hi juggler,
    I am using k2so4 in its purest form and if you've seen my previous pictures.....the results are fantastic. However I am also using epsom salt and have the same good results.If you have any positive reults with your new experiment, most glad to give it a try.

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    adding kh2po4 is like sitting on a fence.
    just right amount will give you optimum plant growth but too much you will get algae bloom.
    think it is advisable only for those who have experience with pmdd and know their tank nutrient requirement very well.

    it's unlike k2so4 or mg (from epsom salt) where slight overdose may not have sever side effects.

    just my views.
    thomas liew

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    I measured the PO4 level in the tank to be 0.25ppm. Some recommended 0.5 - 1.0ppm, which I am going to try. See how it goes.
    Yesterday I just bought the KH2PO4 from Dr Mallick. Luckily there's 400g packing.
    koah fong
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    how about feeding your fishes more?
    anyway, you bought kh2po4 already.

    about this dr mallick, does he have the 'dry' form of trace element mix.
    want to get some for terrestrial plants.
    thomas liew

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    On 8/15/2002 11:55:58 AM

    how about feeding your fishes more?
    anyway, you bought kh2po4 already.

    about this dr mallick, does he have the 'dry' form of trace element mix.
    want to get some for terrestrial plants.
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    I already feed my fish 3 to 4 times per day. Don't want to really over-feed them. Anyway, just getting the compound for testing only.
    You can check with Dr Mallick about the dry forms. The contact is in this thread.
    koah fong
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    Hi Guys,
    Wat's the concentration to dilute the K2SO4(ie. if I going to keep a bottle about 300ml, how many teaspoon of the powder should I use?)
    ...I love rubies too ...
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    Koah Fong,

    Please update us on the results. Thanks.

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    Thxs! Very Useful link!!
    ...I love rubies too ...
    Ken

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