Phosban?

[Longnose Hawkfish]

Hey everyone! My phosphate level was a little high! and I got some phosban chemical powder and was wondering if this is safe to use in a nano reef? Any input would be great thanks!

 

[AZDesertRat]

Yes, in small amounts. Get a small mesh bag, the one in the container may be too big or you could tie a knot in it to make it smaller then place no more than 5 grams or 1/2 a level teaspoon full per 10 gallons of reef size and place it in a low to medium flow area of your tank or sump. 5 grams per 10 gallons is 1/2 the normal dose so it will not shock the system at first. Change the GFO every couple weeks to start with and monitor the results, it it does not drop in time increase it to 10 grams per 10 gallons or about one level spoonfull. At the same time find the source(s) of your phosphates and try to reduce what is going in. It can be food, source water etc.

 

[Longnose Hawkfish]

Ok thanks for all the advice! Just checked my phosphate level and it was .25?!?! is that good?