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Q: What effect do high levels of phosphates in water have on man?
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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.


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.


Can you swim with high levels of phosphates?

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.


The effect of high pH levels?

The value of high pH indicates the basicity of that substance.


What minerals have a cardiotoxic effect when their levels are to high or to low?

Potassium and calcium


What are safe fertilizers or fertilizing techniques to use around pools to eliminate the chances for high phosphate levels and a green pool?

Most fertilizers will contain some amount of phosphates and nitrates. Both of which are food for algae. The best method is to have the fertilizer applied using a drop spreader (not a rotary spreader). Water the fertilizer into the lawn/garden areas. Prevent walking on the fertilized area for several days. If phosphates get high in the pool/spa then you can use a phosphate remover to lower the quantity in the water.


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.


Low free chlorine?

Try a water conditioner, designed to help your water hold on to chlorine longer. Sometimes a non-chlorine shock can help condition the water to help stabilize your chlorine levels. Could be high heat, phosphates, nitirites, nitrates, or aggressive water. If it's cloudy, a little green, a serious dose of shock may be enough to stabilize it.


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.


Do enzymes have high energy bonds?

Have high-energy bonds between phosphates