How to Lower Phosphates in a Reef Tank: Mastering Nutrient Control

Phosphate has always been a hot topic with reef keepers. It’s in our tap water. It’s in fish and invert food.

Phosphate gets the blame for algae problems. Some say it even hurts corals.

When starting out, you’ll find a lot confusing information on the web. But don’t worry!

We’ll break it down and tell you everything you need to know about phosphate and how to control it in your aquarium.

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— SPECIAL THANKS —

Marc Levenson aka Melev’s Reef:

Santa Monica Filtration:

Cody Bean from SCMAS:

— HELPFUL LINKS —

Phosphate Test Kits:

Hanna Phosphate Checkers:

Mail-In Water Test Kits:

Saltwater Mixing and Water Change Bundle:

Siphons and Gravel Cleaners:

Liquid Phosphate Removers:

Phosphate Removal Media:

RO/DI Systems:

Refugiums:

Algae Scrubbers:

Algae Reactors:

BioPellet Reactors:

Protein Skimmers:

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