ICP Test Results?

[Powerdrum]

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]

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

 

[tmccaff]

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

 

[tmccaff]

Do you have algae issues?

 

[Powerdrum]

Do you have algae issues?

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

 

[Powerdrum]

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]

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]

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]

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

 

[Reefer Matt]

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

 

[Powerdrum]

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]

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]

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]

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.