Dinos & PO4

[Jaquesdp]

Hi all. Got my Phosphate Checker today and its at 0.27 is that high? Experiencing some small Dinoflaggelates patches O nitrates

 

[TX_REEF]

0.27 is a bit elevated but not dangerous, you will want to get nitrate up zero is not ideal.

 

[Spare time]

The typical values recommended for phosphate are between 0.03-0.1ppm with the lower end being better.

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

FWIW, elevated phosphate does not seem a strong risk factor for Dino’s.