So I changed 15 gallons today in about a 110 gallon system.
Sure enough, nitrate down about 12% so that part of science is true.
Look. I'm not that bright.
I love this hobby and my fish and I'm trying some science experiments just junior high school smart because everything seems so complicated to me.
I've been doing a lot of research on whether soft corals use N and P in any amount.
Concensus is yes but the use then export of those really is inconclusive on the amounts and definitely not the same as the harder corals.
Everything looks better with a water change and running phos at 0 doesn't seem to tick them off so I'm trying to get nitrate lower than 20 to see what happens there.
There was a thread on here about algae scrubbers,the use thereof and how effective they are.
I still don't know if it's that effective and unlike that thread where some said it eliminated N AND P, mine has not eliminated it but it just may keep them stable.
Just wondering if I water change down to 10 it'll keep them there. Maybe that's the best way to use them. Can't just hook it up and kiss nutrients goodbye.
Just searching for a little truth in this small science experiment that maybe makes a difference to someone other than me.
