Phosphate levels

Armando · 02/12/2006, 04:17 PM

Randy,

I am playing with my new Hanna PO4 meter. It says the phosphate levels in my tank is 0.02 mg/l.

Should I believe it?

What are the recommended phosphate levels?

TIA

Randy Holmes-Farley · 02/12/2006, 04:35 PM

I don't know the accuracy of the Hanna meter, but I have no reason to doubt it, and IMO, that is a fine level. I suggest that folks target phosphate to be below about 0.03ppm, unless they have an algae problem. If so, target lower levels.

02/12/2006, 04:17 PM	#1
Armando Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL Posts: 4,117	Phosphate levels Randy, I am playing with my new Hanna PO4 meter. It says the phosphate levels in my tank is 0.02 mg/l. Should I believe it? What are the recommended phosphate levels? TIA

02/12/2006, 04:35 PM	#2
Randy Holmes-Farley Reef Chemist Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Arlington, Massachusetts Posts: 86,233	I don't know the accuracy of the Hanna meter, but I have no reason to doubt it, and IMO, that is a fine level. I suggest that folks target phosphate to be below about 0.03ppm, unless they have an algae problem. If so, target lower levels. __________________ Randy Holmes-Farley Current Tank Info: 120 mixed reef