Phosphates
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jsoong
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Well, you need phosphates for the plants, but too much may bring on algae. It is usually a bit of trial & error to find the right balance, but usually around 1/10 the level of nitrates is a good place to keep phosphates.
For low light tanks, you don't really need to worry about adding ferts. But once you get into high light, then adding a balanced fert (nitrate, phosphate & potassium + trace elements) is needed. <As well as CO2.> You might want to read up on the different fert regimes (eg EI) before you turn the lights up.
For low light tanks, you don't really need to worry about adding ferts. But once you get into high light, then adding a balanced fert (nitrate, phosphate & potassium + trace elements) is needed. <As well as CO2.> You might want to read up on the different fert regimes (eg EI) before you turn the lights up.
jetajockey
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I would just do the E.I method and not worry about phosphates unless you start having issues. There's a lot of discussion about it over at barrreport.com
BigJim
Aquarium Advice Addict
+1 My N-K ratios have been all over the place in my high-light tank and the only time I've had algae issues was due to extra micros in the water. I cut back on the micros and no algae issues, even though my tank bottoms out the nitrates daily.
