Hey all,
Tank info:
180g mixed reef
cal 460
alk 9.3
mag 1460
ph 8.3
NO3 5.7
PO4 .31
I am looking to get opinions on my nitrate and phosphate levels.
So, today I decided to stop being lazy and tested my nitrates and phosphate in prep on my first water change in 4 months.... (I know bad reef management by not doing water changes) but to my surprise my no3 was at 5.7ppm and po4 was at .31. I was shocked as everything in my tank looks amazing! There is no algae and corals seem to grow and be happy. My instinct tells me NO3 is too low but my mind says not to change anything as its doing fine.
My questions to the masses are:
If everything looks good should I change my levels?
If I change my levels where should the nitrates land?
Should I even do a water change with the levels so weird?
Tank info:
180g mixed reef
cal 460
alk 9.3
mag 1460
ph 8.3
NO3 5.7
PO4 .31
I am looking to get opinions on my nitrate and phosphate levels.
So, today I decided to stop being lazy and tested my nitrates and phosphate in prep on my first water change in 4 months.... (I know bad reef management by not doing water changes) but to my surprise my no3 was at 5.7ppm and po4 was at .31. I was shocked as everything in my tank looks amazing! There is no algae and corals seem to grow and be happy. My instinct tells me NO3 is too low but my mind says not to change anything as its doing fine.
My questions to the masses are:
If everything looks good should I change my levels?
If I change my levels where should the nitrates land?
Should I even do a water change with the levels so weird?