Water Test results

[Jackson]

Hey all

I just tested my water in my tank for Phosphates, i've never bothered testing them before and i don't know if the level i have is acceptable. Here is the test results.

 

Ammonia - 0.0ppm

Nitrite - 0.0ppm

Nitrate - >5ppm

pH - 8.2

sg - 1.025

Phosphate - 3.5ppm

 

If this is bad how can i lower the levels without adding chemicals?

Thanks in advance

Jackson

[tinyreef]

bump

 

that is very high levels pf PO4 you got there but unless there's something amiss (i.e. rampant algae or stonys dying) i would not suggest messing with it just for the sake of having a low po4 level. it may just be that your test was off. if it ain't broke, don't try and fix it imo.

 

if there is something wrong and you want to address the phosphate, the fastest, easiest & cheapest method would be a po4 adsorber like phosguard or similar in a hob.

 

wc's can also help but too much work & $$$ for me. Poly-Filters are good too but $$$. bio uptake (i.e. algae scrubbing) takes $$$, space, and time. take your pick.