ICP Test Results?

Powerdrum · Dec 10, 2022

I just got my ICP Test results back and my Phosphates seem really high, I bought some Phosabond and I'm going to try to use it I just need to know if this will work and if someone could give me any advice with my ICP Test Results?

https://www.triton-lab.de/en/showroom/icp-oes/182090

Thank You !!!!

blaxsun · Dec 10, 2022

I couldn't access the link (wouldn't let me get past the cookies stage).

tmccaff · Dec 10, 2022

I would not use Phosbond rather use GFO from BRS; High Capacity will drop it faster but not necessary. Phosbond uses Aluminium

tmccaff · Dec 10, 2022

Do you have algae issues?

Powerdrum · Dec 10, 2022

tmccaff said:
Do you have algae issues?

I have a little algae on the rocks and on the sand but not much at all.

Powerdrum · Dec 10, 2022

Powerdrum said:
I have a little algae on the rocks and on the sand but not much at all.

This is what the ICP Test said which doesn't look good??

tmccaff · Dec 11, 2022

I would get GFO high capacity will bring levels down faster but can use regular GFO and use it in reactor. if not using it already in reactor.

Powerdrum · Dec 12, 2022

tmccaff said:
I would get GFO high capacity will bring levels down faster but can use regular GFO and use it in reactor. if not using it already in reactor.

I have not used GFO yet, can it be put in a bag and dropped in the sump or does it have to be in a reactor?

tmccaff · Dec 12, 2022

Yes you can put it in bag but would take longer and not as effective as a reactor.

Reefer Matt · Dec 12, 2022

What size tank is this? If small enough that water changes can bring it down, I would suggest that.

Powerdrum · Dec 12, 2022

Reefer Matt said:
What size tank is this? If small enough that water changes can bring it down, I would suggest that.

80 Gallon with a 40 Gallon sump.

tmccaff · Dec 12, 2022

Water changes really don't bring down phosphates too much especially very high like this. GFO only way to bring those levels down to a desired range.

Reefer Matt · Dec 12, 2022

Powerdrum said:
80 Gallon with a 40 Gallon sump.

Ok. I suggest water changes, and then finding the source of the higher nutrients. GFO will work, but it usually works too good, and bottoms out phosphate, inviting other problems like dinos.

Powerdrum · Dec 12, 2022

Reefer Matt said:
Ok. I suggest water changes, and then finding the source of the higher nutrients. GFO will work, but it usually works too good, and bottoms out phosphate, inviting other problems like dinos.

Well I feed every other day Frozen LRS food i don't rinse it but I'm starting to do that know which hopefully will bring the Phosphates down along with Water changes.