Hi All,
I recently learned that my undetectable phosphate levels (at least with Salifert) could have potentially been the recent culprit for several of my corals dying off (in other threads). I have a 4.8g nano tank, and regular feeding with Reef Roids and LPS pellets had zero visible effect on my phosphate levels. However, I have very fast cyano and brown algae growth on the sand and liverock. Also, my tank is a bit over 3 months old.
Two questions:
Thanks in advance!
I recently learned that my undetectable phosphate levels (at least with Salifert) could have potentially been the recent culprit for several of my corals dying off (in other threads). I have a 4.8g nano tank, and regular feeding with Reef Roids and LPS pellets had zero visible effect on my phosphate levels. However, I have very fast cyano and brown algae growth on the sand and liverock. Also, my tank is a bit over 3 months old.
- Nitrates: ~10ppm
- Phosphates: ~0 (undetectable)
- Pump at the top and random flow wave maker on the center right against the rock, opposite of the drain
Two questions:
- To combat the undetectable phosphate levels, I have been dosing with NeoPhos daily at the maximum calculated dosage per the instructions, which would be ~0.75ml. I imagine that this is the max and best that I can do, correct? Would I dose that amount every 24hrs, or is there wiggle room for more?
- Does the undetectable phosphate level contribute to the cyano/brown algae outbreak on the sand bed and live rock?
Thanks in advance!