So I’ve been in the hobby 1.5 years. I’ve been great at my weekly water changes, diligent at feeding frozen food at minimal, and changing my filter socks every other day. I’ve never looked into this parameter like i should have...
Parameters are as follows;
ORP 423
Temp 78.1
Ph 8.23
Salinity 35.2
DkH 8.69
Ca 429
Mag 1386
Po4 0.113 ppm
No3 10
I recently purchased a Hanna Phosphate checker and for once got my actual readings in digital number. After several tests I dialed in at 0.175ppm. 2 Weeks go by and after 20% water changes it has been at 0.113 .
to summarize my point I’ve always had the red and brown film to scrape off the back of my tank and glass daily. Now I have sand beds that need to be vacuumed. (This is another story on my method to remove). I DECIDED to try GFO to get the po4 numbers down
For those out there who have utilized GFO to get those great parameters <.05ppm po4 and <5 no3 , does it really help out with Coral Growth , eliminating Algae growth?
Thanks Reefers for your Replies and Input. Your pictures on your setup and Recommendations are appreciated!
Parameters are as follows;
ORP 423
Temp 78.1
Ph 8.23
Salinity 35.2
DkH 8.69
Ca 429
Mag 1386
Po4 0.113 ppm
No3 10
I recently purchased a Hanna Phosphate checker and for once got my actual readings in digital number. After several tests I dialed in at 0.175ppm. 2 Weeks go by and after 20% water changes it has been at 0.113 .
to summarize my point I’ve always had the red and brown film to scrape off the back of my tank and glass daily. Now I have sand beds that need to be vacuumed. (This is another story on my method to remove). I DECIDED to try GFO to get the po4 numbers down
For those out there who have utilized GFO to get those great parameters <.05ppm po4 and <5 no3 , does it really help out with Coral Growth , eliminating Algae growth?
Thanks Reefers for your Replies and Input. Your pictures on your setup and Recommendations are appreciated!