Dose Phosphate or Phosphorus?

[jwshiver]

I have been using Brightwell Aquatics NeoPhos to try and raise my PO4 because my readings will drop to zero on my Hanna ULR if I don't. NeoPhos is phosphorus. I'm wondering if this the correct approach. Should I be dosing phosphate such as monosodium phosphate instead of phosphorus to raise my PO4 or does it matter? The reason I ask is I have a few corals turning a metallic green. I have read that this can be caused from excess phosphorus. On the positive side my overall colors and PE have never been better.

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

Neophos is phosphate. Phosphate is the chemical form of phosphorus found in reef tanks.

I doubt there's a connection between green colors and "excess" phosphate.

 

[jwshiver]

Thanks Randy. I'll keep dosing NeoPhos.

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

Sounds good.

Happy Reefing.