I went out the store and bought the AP phosphate test, reason (my stems on my Glosso had turned brown) and I restocked my Nitrate test. My Nitrate was @ 80ppm Last night. I had just did a 50% water change Saturday Night and was quite surprised. Tested my phosphate ( I read the they are not reliable) it tested 5ppm. So I tested my tap water and it was 2ppm phosphate. So I am assuming since my goal should be:
Nitrates 10-20ppm
Phosphates 1.0-2.0 ppm
Iron 0.1-1.0 ppm
Potassium 10-20 ppm
I would just dose K. Does this make since. I mean if I already have 2ppm of P from my tap. I know under the EI method testing isn't needed but my stems turning brown got me worried, I know assuming in this hobby can mean DEATH......
Nitrates 10-20ppm
Phosphates 1.0-2.0 ppm
Iron 0.1-1.0 ppm
Potassium 10-20 ppm
I would just dose K. Does this make since. I mean if I already have 2ppm of P from my tap. I know under the EI method testing isn't needed but my stems turning brown got me worried, I know assuming in this hobby can mean DEATH......