curing phosphate issue..

blownz281

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i'm trying to clean up a phosphate issue with my nano tank. now should i keep my light levels at 8hrs aday or lower them more?
 

ctgretzky9

Member
Phosphate isnt only about the light source....
It is caused by overfeeding, improper cleaning rituals, and could even be the source water you are using. There also may be other reasons I'm not thinking of right now.
Look at everything you are doing as a whole before you pinpoint just one possible source.
PS-also, the light isnt the actual cause of the phos problem, it just brings it about
 

ctgretzky9

Member
Got ya. In that case, im not sure that shortening the duration of a light cycle will help. I would be inclined to say it wouldnt matter since it is the source water causing it.
If you do water changes with better water, that will cure it better.
 
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