Nutrients in reef tank

[tjkasanchez]

Should I worry if my nitrates and Phosphates are at 25? Even if my tank, corals and fish are thriving.

 

[56longroof]

Are you having algea issues?

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

Well, I assume you mean 0.25 ppm phosphate, not 25.

If so, then those values are within my recommended target range.

Randy’s Thoughts on Nutrient Target Ranges

Thoughts on Nutrient Target Ranges by Randy Holmes-Farley Almost nothing in the world of reef aquarium chemistry causes as much discussion as selecting and maintaining ranges for nitrate and phosphate. Some aquarists want low targets, some want...

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[tjkasanchez]

Are you having algea issues?

No, not at this time.