Phosphates - needed? Hi everyone, I've been avidly reading the back issues of JAGA and in the Jan-Feb 94 issue there is an article titled What About Phosphates. I have always tried to avoid adding ... ...more...Science Project Some phosphates are good though. AQUATIC PLANTS. Types of Plants. There are many different types of aquatic plants. One of the many is the sword plant, which is famous for the ... ...more... Algone.com - Phosphate in the Aquarium Phosphates (PO4) can be created within the closed aquatic system or imported from the outside. Phosphate as a by-product of mineralization of dead matter such as plants, bacteria ... ...more... Total Phosphate Test Any unattached or ?free" phosphorus, in the form of inorganic phosphates, is rapidly taken up by algae and larger aquatic plants. Because algae only require small ... ...more... Phosphate Algae and larger aquatic plants rapidly take up any unattached or "free" phosphorus, in the form of inorganic phosphates. Because algae only require small amounts of phosphorus ... ...more... Phosphates in Surface Water These phosphates become detrimental when they over fertilize aquatic plants and cause stepped up eutrophication. Eutrophication is the natural aging process of a body of water such ... ...more... KY Total Phosphorus Water Quality Information However, if an excess of phosphate enters the waterway, algae and aquatic plants will grow wildly, choke up the waterway and use up large amounts of oxygen....more... CSSF 2004 Project Summary The Effects of Aquatic Plants on Algae Growth, pH, Nitrite, and Phosphate Levels CSSF 2004 Project Summary...more... Aquarium Plants, Pond Plants, Freshwater Aquarium Plant & Aquarium ... ... especially for aquatic plants ... Water Garden Aquatic Plant Supplement will encourage marginal and floating plants to use the nitrates and phosphates ... ...more... |