Ph and phosphates

[Teddy Ballgame]

Is there any relation in the two. Does my high phosphates have anything to do with my low ph (7.8)?

[Randy Holmes-Farley]

No likely, no.

These articles may be useful:


Low pH: Causes and Cures
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-09/rhf/index.htm

Phosphorus: Algae’s Best Friend
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/sept2002/chem.htm