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Figured I would ask this again in case anyone missed it:
We all know that coral growth can be retarded by high phosphates. From what I gather, it's about an 8% decrease in potential growth. IMO, 8% isn't a big deal for my tank since it's small (20g). What does everyone think about this and specifically as it applies to SPS? Also interested in @SBB Corals opinion.

FWIW, my tank has between .3-.5ppm phosphate and I dose nitrates, AB+, phyto, and have 5 fish. So there is nutrient availability. I don't have algae issues.
 
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Figured I would ask this again in case anyone missed it:
We all know that coral growth can be retarded by high phosphates. From what I gather, it's about an 8% decrease in potential growth. IMO, 8% isn't a big deal for my tank since it's small (20g). What does everyone think about this and specifically as it applies to SPS? Also interested in @SBB Corals opinion.

FWIW, my tank has between .3-.5ppm phosphate and I dose nitrates, AB+, phyto, and have 5 fish. So there is nutrient availability. I don't have algae issues.
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