What is high Phosphates?

[WarOrks15]

well i just got my seachenm phosphates. i tested my tap water and got like .1 i know it is not 0 but is that pritty good for tap water? i also got some phos-zorb. but i do not know if i really need it. or should i put it in there just to take out all phosphates?

 

[scuba_steve]

well imo this week ya water might be at .1 but next week it might be at 1. !! if its a reef i wouldnt trust the tap water to be consistent ya know !! use the sponge to be safe !!

 

[Biggen]

High Phosphates = anything detectable. Usually you want to keep it below .05 ppm if possible.



It is nearly impossible to keep the level at zero. Nearly everything to goes into the tank at one time or another has some level of phosphate in it whether it be carbon to fish food...

 

[WarOrks15]

so add the phos-zorb?

 

[Biggen]

so add the phos-zorb?

I can't see of any good reason why not to use it if you have it.