Phophoric acid for Phosphate dosing?

Saintnovakai · Aug 8, 2019

Still trying to get a phosphate chemical to dose where I am. Found something called phosphoric acid. Kinda doubt it but thought I'd ask anyway.

Could something like this be used?

JimWelsh · Aug 8, 2019

Saintnovakai · Aug 8, 2019

JimWelsh said:
Yes.

Hey Jim! How would I calculate this to dose 0.01 ppm phosphate in 1ml if I use a 1litre container? Is there a calculator that would stair me right without issue?

I've been looking for one without success so far.

JimWelsh · Aug 8, 2019

Saintnovakai said:
Hey Jim! How would I calculate this to dose 0.01 ppm phosphate in 1ml if I use a 1litre container? Is there a calculator that would stair me right without issue?

I've been looking for one without success so far.

You would need to know the concentration of the phosphoric acid you are using. Do you have any specifications, or a link to the product you have in mind?

Saintnovakai · Aug 8, 2019

JimWelsh said:
You would need to know the concentration of the phosphoric acid you are using. Do you have any specifications, or a link to the product you have in mind?

They say there are several at the Flower shop I called. Will go in tomorrow to verify. Thanks as always Jim.

bdare · Aug 8, 2019

Not sure what's the "best" for dosing phosphate, but I just grabbed a bottle of Seachem Floursish Phosphorous. Been checking with a HANNA checker... it works. phosphate increased.

Saintnovakai · Aug 8, 2019

bdare said:
Not sure what's the "best" for dosing phosphate, but I just grabbed a bottle of Seachem Floursish Phosphorous. Been checking with a HANNA checker... it works. phosphate increased.

I'm planning on importing some soon but need something to tide me over. Corals are pale. Was running a scrubber and its sucked all the phosphate out and left high nitrates so I took it off fed for a while and have now started to dose vodka but that has now ended up doing the same.