Odyssea Reef Nutrient Solution Phosphate++

1ml of Phosphate++ will increase P04 level of 100ltr of aquarium water by ~0.01ppm.

Directions for Use:

1. Before any addition we recommend using reliable and accurate Phosphate test kit to determine current levels.
2. Once Phosphate levels are tested, we recommend increasing P04 by only 0.01-0.02ppm per day by dosing the required amount and waiting 24 hours to repeating until the target values/daily consumption are reached.

Phosphate is an essential food source for the zooxanthellae found in the surface tissues of coral polyps. In exchange for a protected environment, these zooxanthellae provide the coral with the nutrients they need to survive and grow. Proper levels of phosphate (P04) may also help improve coral health, enhance colors, and prevent bleaching. Insufficient nutrients can lead to problems like Cyanobacteria outbreaks.

P04 levels below 0.03ppm should be avoided, while levels up to 0.08ppm are idea for the average reef aquarium. However, levels above 0.1ppm are not advised.

As modern filtration systems and technologies have become more efficient, insufficient nutrients within aquariums are becoming more common. When a reef tank is nutrient deficient, biological filtration does not occur efficiently, and nutrients such as nitrate can become unbalanced and potentially turn into pollutants unless other forms of filtration are used. To avoid this, phosphate needs to be maintained above zero. Phosphate++ is used to increase P04 levels, supporting the population of microorganisms and bacteria, and improving biological filtration by allowing the consumption of carbon and nitrate. This bacterium can then be consumed by corals and other organisms within the aquarium as a food source or removed via a skimmer.