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Will using Kalkwasser cause LR to absorb PO4?

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I'm not sure but I cannot see why it will

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Its not so much of the long term usage of Kalk alone will cause phosphate to bind to the live rocks, but the maintenance of pH, which has many other contributing factors.

Phosphate binds to surfaces of Calcium Carbonate at about pH 8.4; so if your system is unable to maintain a constant level, pH swings will cause Phosphate to leech into your system.

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