Reef BluePrint Phosph8 (60 mL) – Captiv8 Aquaculture

Parameter

• Phosphate

Value

50,000 ppm

Characteristics

• Active Components: Potassium phosphate, anhydrous, USP

Basic Application

• 1 drop (0.05 mL) per 25.4 gallons (100 L) increases [PO4] by 0.025 ppm.

• 1 mL per 25.4 gallons (100 L) increases [PO4] by 0.50 ppm.

• 5 mL per 20.0 gallons (75.7 L) increases [PO4] by 3.3 ppm.

• Recommended [PO4]: 0.02 – 0.05 ppm.

Discussion

Phosphorus is a critical nutrient for survival of photoautotrophs, including zooxanthellae. In recirculating systems densely-populated with zooxanthellate cnidarians and bivalves, and/or in which algae are utilized as a means of natural nutrient reduction, phosphorus may become a biolimiting nutrient, slowing or halting primary productivity and cohort growth until the concentration is increased; extreme deficiency may result in bleaching.

Application