First time reading phosphates

[gtrider]

Hi,

I have a 65g mixed reef tank which was started in March.

I ordered a Hana Checker for phosphate.

I took my first readings today. Mid day about an hour after feeding.

My level read at .82ppm and .81ppm on the second check.

It's my understanding to promote coral growth and reduce potential algae outbreaks i should have this number down to .03ppm.

I'm slightly concerned but i have little algae and my sps and lps is growing.

Any ideas or thoughts? Should i invest in a gfo reactor or any other suggestions?

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

If you do not have an apparent issue, I'd let it ride. Some nice tanks have very high phosphate and algae growth is being limited by something else.

 

[gtrider]

Okay great! Straight from the man himself. Thanks @Randy Holmes-Farley

 

[gtrider]

Here's a pic of the tank, so you can see what it looks like. It seems clean to me