usaco
Aquarium Advice Apprentice
Hi ppl,
I don't know why I can't get the phosphate to reduce, I think i've tried everything. I've placed Aquasonic sponges in my canister filter, then I've made several 20% water changes. I've got a skimmer that's working fine (It's producing heaps of bubbles).
I also cleaned my canister filter and the mini reef system from all debris... Tested my tap water with no or very very little trace of phosphate.
Does anyone know of any other ways to reduce the phosphate (other than starting from scratch!)???
phosphate: 3.0
nitrate: 20
cal: 450-500
alk: 160
ph: 8.0-8.1
everything else is normal
I don't know why I can't get the phosphate to reduce, I think i've tried everything. I've placed Aquasonic sponges in my canister filter, then I've made several 20% water changes. I've got a skimmer that's working fine (It's producing heaps of bubbles).
I also cleaned my canister filter and the mini reef system from all debris... Tested my tap water with no or very very little trace of phosphate.
Does anyone know of any other ways to reduce the phosphate (other than starting from scratch!)???
phosphate: 3.0
nitrate: 20
cal: 450-500
alk: 160
ph: 8.0-8.1
everything else is normal