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Originally Posted by 2hands
On wikipedia the Redfield ratio is described as (on average) C:N:P=106:16:1 in both living and dead organic mater. *Therefore if I don't change my filter sock and stuff decays it will release phosphate back into the system.*
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It will increase bacterial activity.. Bacteria that reduce ammonia and nitrite also utilize phosphate and release nitrate ... The carbon dosing will then complete the nitrate cycle and as well lower the phosphate.