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Originally Posted by dja1980
That's the problem... Phosphate color chart test kits are just about worthless... they only show color if you have problems, but won't give you an accurate reading. I test with a Hanna Low Range meter, but they are $200+. The Hanna Checkers decent for $50.
I didn't mean to get OT, but I just saw that you were having some algae issues combined with the high PO4, so I figured I'd point it out. There is a ton of information on this site regarding acceptable PO4 ranges and how to properly test for it.
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Being that I am still very new in the reefing hobby I will take your information and learn from it. What is your advice on getting my phosphates lower? Could it be the couple year old sand bed? Refugium mud? I do weekly 10 gallon water changes with Tropic Marin Pro Reef & I change out the Eheim media every 4 weeks.
Is a phosban reactor going to solve this issue? or is there an underlying cause i am not seeing?