How much phytoplankton is too much?

[wrasse man]

Just wondering what everyone’s opinion is on dosing phyto. I’ve been culturing phyto and pods and like most, I end up with a surplus of phyto, probably pods as well but I just drop them in the tank and well you know, they either eat or get eaten. Is there a point at which dosing quite regularly is detrimental? I obviously don’t want a green tank. Other than increased glass cleaning I really haven’t seen any adverse effects, I probably dose 3 times the usually recommended amount. Where as the usual 5ml per 20 gallons, I dose about 15ml per 20 gallons, daily. My phosphates and nitrates aren’t negatively effected by the dosing either.

just curious what everyone else is doing.

 

[lapin]

If your tank is fine, like you say, I see no prob with it. However, if you stop you might see some changes in bacteria ect....

 

[mfinn]

I dose a little every morning. When I see it building up on the front glass, I cut back.
I do 1 to 1-1/2 oz. everyday in my 233.

 

[SashimiTurtle]

I don't think you can really overdose phyto unless you turn your tank green...