Just like the question says. If my nitrate is running between 5-10ppm what is an ideal phosphate reading? I am struggling still to even keep my phosphate at .03 testing with my salifert kit.
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My p04 runs .02-.04
No3 < 5.
I have had these levels for 14 months since startup.
Last test, I only test monthly for the 2, po4 was 0.09 and no3 10.
I think this was from feeding Hikari pellets for a few days before the test. I typically feed frozen.
For my tank I can say the colors look better at the higher levels.
I targeted po4 .02-.04 and no3 <5 from startup.
Any where from .02 to.1 should be fine, imo
Both Hanna ulr and regular for po4.What kind of test kit are you using if you do not mind answering?
Just like the question says. If my nitrate is running between 5-10ppm what is an ideal phosphate reading? I am struggling still to even keep my phosphate at .03 testing with my salifert kit.
I'm curious to know what you mean by feeding more. I have 2 clowns 2 Cardinals and 1 orchid dotty in my 30 gallon AIO and I feed maybe 1/4 to 1/2 cube of frozen food a day.. should I be feeding a whole cube? Half a cube ?I recommend around 0.03 ppm as a fine target.
What does struggling mean? Are you dosing phosphate? have you tried feeding more?
I'm curious to know what you mean by feeding more. I have 2 clowns 2 Cardinals and 1 orchid dotty in my 30 gallon AIO and I feed maybe 1/4 to 1/2 cube of frozen food a day.. should I be feeding a whole cube? Half a cube ?
More food = more nutrients.I'm curious to know what you mean by feeding more. I have 2 clowns 2 Cardinals and 1 orchid dotty in my 30 gallon AIO and I feed maybe 1/4 to 1/2 cube of frozen food a day.. should I be feeding a whole cube? Half a cube ?
Interesting... I've always thought half a cube was too much.. I'll try a cube in my main tank and half a cube in my frag tank for 3 fish.. maybe I can stop dosing so much phosphate and nitrate.Yes, feeding twice as much and seeing what happens in a fine start, even if the fish may not eat it all.
I recommend around 0.03 ppm as a fine target.
What does struggling mean? Are you dosing phosphate? have you tried feeding more?
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I recommend around 0.03 ppm as a fine target.
What does struggling mean? Are you dosing phosphate? have you tried feeding more?
Meaning it will drop in a day or two if I do not dose phosphate. I feed 2-4 times a day. Rather heavy feedings
You should test regularly and log your readings. Every tank is different and everyone’s husbandry is different. Just like when dosing, you want to test regularly to make sure you’re dosing to meet your target. Feeding can be looked at as dosing too.
Well said!Are you dealing with any problems that are related to low nutrients?
I am, and my goal is NO3 of 5-10 and PO4 of 0.05 - 0.1. If I was not dealing with problem caused by low nutrients, my goal would be a little lower, but always keeping NO3 and PO4 above 0.
I like the hanna tester to test PO4. If I see a dusting of algae on the glass and I get a low PO4 result, I don't worry too much, but if glass is sparkling clean for a week and PO4 is low, not a good sign for me.
Are you dealing with any problems that are related to low nutrients?
I am, and my goal is NO3 of 5-10 and PO4 of 0.05 - 0.1. If I was not dealing with problem caused by low nutrients, my goal would be a little lower, but always keeping NO3 and PO4 above 0.
I like the hanna tester to test PO4. If I see a dusting of algae on the glass and I get a low PO4 result, I don't worry too much, but if glass is sparkling clean for a week and PO4 is low, not a good sign for me.
Brown algae all day over dino and cyano hahaI had a dinoflagellate problem that is now gone, then had a breakout with cyano, but have that now vacated to the sump only. Now I am getting a dusting of brown algae.
Brown algae all day over dino and cyano haha
That's where I am now.. dino and cyano