Phosphate

[hogan53]

I TESTED FOR PHOSPHATE IN MY TAP WATER AND WAS SURPRISED TO FIND IT BETWEEN 2.50 AND 5.00
THE REASON I DID THAT WAS I AM HAVING PROBLEMS WITH ALGAE ON PLANTS.
I LIVE IN THE THREE WATERS THAMES VALLEY AREA NEAR LONDON CAN ANYONE NEAR ME VERIFY
THAT READING IS CORRECT.
I SET UP A PHOSPHATE REMOVAL MEDIUM HAVE REDUCED IT TO 1.00 IN A DAY.
I WILL SEE IF THAT HAS AFFECT ON THE ALGAE IN THE NEXT FEW WEEKS.

 

[George Farmer]

Many UK tap water sources are very high in phosphate (PO4) and your reading sounds about right.

Phosphate removal media is ideal, particularly for non or lightly planted tanks and it will help reduce potential algae issues.

Please avoid using UPPER CASE ALL THE WAY THROUGH your future posts, you will get more responses that way.

 

[hogan53]

Thank you George for the quick reply.
Have taken note regarding case letters, thanks again.

 

[George Farmer]

Have taken note regarding case letters, thanks again.