Phosphate

[Alfredomeinhardt]

My phosphates were at 1.36ppm.

I started dosing Brightwell Phosphate E 4 days ago and they are now at 0.20. I'm dosing 5ml on my 32 Gallon tank, which is less than the recommended quantity but I didn't want it to drop too fast and stress the corals. I'm planning on stopping dosing today and see if it drops a little bit more by itself or I need to dose another round to get it below 0.1.
I would like your opinion on this approach

 

[Quietman]

Sounds good to me. Slow and steady, don't overshoot to 0 and potentially cause other problems. Get used to your tank response. All good things IMO.

 

[vetteguy53081]

My phosphates were at 1.36ppm.

I started dosing Brightwell Phosphate E 4 days ago and they are now at 0.20. I'm dosing 5ml on my 32 Gallon tank, which is less than the recommended quantity but I didn't want it to drop too fast and stress the corals. I'm planning on stopping dosing today and see if it drops a little bit more by itself or I need to dose another round to get it below 0.1.
I would like your opinion on this approach

Gradually is best
Add 1ml of liquid bacteria per 19 gallons daily for next 10 days and tank should balance out
If continues, try small pouch of chemipure blue which will keep it in check

 

[Alfredomeinhardt]

Thank you for the advice