Nutrient high

[seeky007]

Hi all just tested my tank

Po4 0.21 Hanna checker
No3 17 Hanna checker
Are these numbers ok or should I do something about them?
I do have alge all over my rockwork and glass.

My stock list is
Two clowns
One fire fish
One midas blenny
One coral gobby
Two emerald crabs
A clinger shrimp
A few snails and a conche.
And one BTA.

 

[Mr. Mojo Rising]

What size is the tank? How old is the tank? How often you do water changes? Can you can a tank pic?

The phosphate is a little high, but should not be the sole cause of algae on the rocks and glass.

Some algae is normal, some is due to tank conditions, such as low flow and incorrect lighting spectrum.

Pics and more info will help us to help you.

 

[seeky007]

What size is the tank? How old is the tank? How often you do water changes? Can you can a tank pic?

The phosphate is a little high, but should not be the sole cause of algae on the rocks and glass.

Some algae is normal, some is due to tank conditions, such as low flow and incorrect lighting spectrum.

Pics and more info will help us to help you.

Hi thanks for the reply
The tank is 8 months old
It's a redsea 170
Haven't done a water change in about 3 weeks normally do 50ltrs a week just had to upgrade my rodi unit which is now done so will be doing a water change tomorrow

 

[Spare time]

I'd toss in a tiny tiny bit of gfo mixed in with quality carbon but nothing drastic. The nitrate is fine.

 

[seeky007]

I'd toss in a tiny tiny bit of gfo mixed in with quality carbon but nothing drastic. The nitrate is fine.

Cheers I'm running carbon il try the gfo