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In a word, Yes. Phosphates are really a non issue. Phosphates are an algae food but IF YOU ARE MAINTAINING PROPER FREE CHLORINE LEVELS for the CYA level in your pool they are a non issue and you will not get algae. Phosphates are also often not the limiting factor in algae growth. Nitrates are also algae food and the only way to remove nitrates from pool water is by water change. There is not a nitrate remover that a pool store can sell you so nitrates are not normally tested. Phosphate removers have become big business and big profits for pool stores and chemical distributors but they are an entirely unnecessary product 99% of the time if proper pool maintenance is followed. High phosphate water is perfectly safe to swim in.
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∙ 14y agoYes. its just hard to stop from getting cloudy with algae.
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What can increase levels of phosphate in a stream?
Runoff from fertilizers is a strong contributor to high phosphate levels. At one time, phosphates were also used in detergents.
What to do if you have green algae in your 16X32 saltwater pool?
A salt water system creates chlorine, which, in theory, should prevent algae growth. Chlorine levels must be tested at least once a week. During the hottest part of the summer, levels should be between 4 and 5 ppm. Yet algae can survive in these high levels of chlorine if there are phosphates in the water. Think of phosphates as a food source for algae. As long as they are well fed, they can survive high chlorine levels. Most pool stores can test for presence of phosphates. They will probably advise you to first treat your pool with an algaecide, then treat the phosphates.
Would high phosphate levels in a fish tank kill a sea urchin?
Fortunately phosphates do not directly harm your fish, even at high levels. However, the algae blooms that result from elevated phosphates can ultimately cause problems for the aquarium inhabitants. For instance, green water can deplete the oxygen, which in turn can harm the fish.
Is it safe to swim in a pool with high levels of metals?
no it is not because you can get some in your foot.
How do phosphates affect oxygen levels in water?
By eating chickens
Can you swim in a pool that has high free chlorine?
Chlorine levels should be between 1-5 ppm
What affect do phosphates have on serum calcium in the blood?
Oral phosphates can lower serum calcium levels, but the long-term use of this approach is not well understood.
Is a high energy molecule made from a what with what phosphates?
Adenosine plus 3 phosphates, called adenosine triphosphate, or ATP.
Is a high energy molecule made from what with what phosphates?
Adenosine plus 3 phosphates, called adenosine triphosphate, or ATP.
What do Phosphates do for the body?
It impacts metabolism and regulates acid-base balance and calcium levels
How do you get rid of algae in turtle tank?
Algae is a result of high levels of phosphates in the tank. A Phos-Ban Reactor is used in mainly saltwater tanks, but can be used in freshwater tanks also.
Where are the 2 high energy bonds found in ATP?
Between the first and second phosphates and between the second and third phosphates
