Phosphate question

jenricae · 01-10-2006, 10:20 PM

I did a phosphate test and got these results:
Tank 2-5ppm
Tap water 0-0.5ppm

Are these abnormal? is the tank level bad?

**Damon** · 01-11-2006, 07:27 AM

Normal? yes and no. You will get PO4 readings in a freshwater tank. That part is normal. They are a little high (if your test kit is accurate which I doubt). Feeding, fishwaste, and aquarium additives can all contribute to PO4 readings. Waterchanges will help.

01-10-2006, 10:20 PM	#1
jenricae Fishy Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Age: 31 Posts: 14	Phosphate question I did a phosphate test and got these results: Tank 2-5ppm Tap water 0-0.5ppm Are these abnormal? is the tank level bad?

01-11-2006, 07:27 AM	#2
Damon Aquatic Naturalist Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dayton, Ohio Age: 32 Posts: 14,982	Normal? yes and no. You will get PO4 readings in a freshwater tank. That part is normal. They are a little high (if your test kit is accurate which I doubt). Feeding, fishwaste, and aquarium additives can all contribute to PO4 readings. Waterchanges will help. __________________ For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow. Member of the AGA (Aquatic Gardner's Association) Member of the IBC (International Betta Congress)

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