Experiences with BRS reef chili?

[tbone28]

I have a bottle of BRS reef chili, and wonder how much benefit it has for acros (or is it meant more for LPS?). Did it cause excess PO4? algal blooms? Did it increase nitrates?

 

[Rams]

I have a bottle of BRS reef chili, and wonder how much benefit it has for acros (or is it meant more for LPS?). Did it cause excess PO4? algal blooms? Did it increase nitrates?

I used it and nothing other than PO4 increase

 

[tbone28]

You didn't see any benefit to your SPS? I am trying to raise nitrates and not PO4 (0.08-1), so was hoping I could I could kill 2 birds by supplemental SPS feedings while raising nitrates

 

[42Freeman]

No issues other than PO4 jump

 

[cpoynter]

I’ve had luck with BeneReef raising N without raising P, but I’d imagine results may vary from tank to tank.

 

[Rams]

You didn't see any benefit to your SPS? I am trying to raise nitrates and not PO4 (0.08-1), so was hoping I could I could kill 2 birds by supplemental SPS feedings while raising nitrates

Nothing.i feed my fish that's it..more fish more growth and color for SPS.simple

 

[tbone28]

Nothing.i feed my fish that's it..more fish more growth and color for SPS.simple

Good info. I already feed pretty heavy, so was looking for alternatives. I may just feed heavier

 

[Dburr1014]

Try feeding more frozen if you are not already.

 

[tbone28]

I have a tank full of tangs so already feed pretty heavy. Makes me nervous to feed anymore, as I already do weekly water changes and run GFO. My PO4 is 0.08-.1 with this routine.

I went ahead and ordered sodium nitrate. Will dose that and see how things go

 

[ScottB]

I have a tank full of tangs so already feed pretty heavy. Makes me nervous to feed anymore, as I already do weekly water changes and run GFO. My PO4 is 0.08-.1 with this routine.

I went ahead and ordered sodium nitrate. Will dose that and see how things go

Yeah, if your nitrate are low, then PO4 tends to build faster than if you keep nitrates higher. You might even be able to pull back on the GFO. .08 to .12 are kinda my sweet spot for PO4 and acropora. Ten(ish) for nitrates.