lowering my phosphate levels

[Eddie7144]

hello everyone, ok so this is a random. question, how soon after my phosphates get to acceptable levels, I'm trying to get to.03, will i start to see a change in my tank, corals etc ?

 

[Sherman]

Depending on your present level.

 

[jenkinscrew2578]

Could be weeks, best thing to do is monitor your coral and keep things stable. Especially when your corals like your parameters.

 

[nervousmonkey]

Agreed with everyone's advice, it will take some time to see the full effects, but also depends on what types of coral you have. Since phosphorus can be part of the coral skeleton, stony corals are typically the ones that take the longest to see noticeable difference in. Otherwise, you should expect to see a little bit better polyp extension, etc.
How high is your PO4 and what are you reducing it with?

 

[mtraylor]

Usually a couple weeks to see any benefit in my experience.