Nutrient Rich

[Carl C]

WWC says

“Zoanthid corals do best in rich nutrient tanks where they can filter feed daily.”

What does Nutrient Rich mean

Thanks

 

[bobby.w.hodges]

In the upper range of acceptable (15 to 25 ppm)

 

[Carl C]

In the upper range of acceptable (15 to 25 ppm)

Hi Bobby
Can you back up a bit
I have no clue what the WWC statement means
Ty

 

[bobby.w.hodges]

Nutrients refers to nitrates and phosphates. Most sps tanks have around 2-5 ppm nitrate and around .03 ppm phosphate. Being nutrient rich would be closer to 15-25 ppm nitrate and .1 ppm phosphate. Unless you are an experienced reefer with tons of equipment to control these values (which I'm pretty sure you aren't) you should have no problem achieving those numbers. Just don't have super clean water and you will be fine.

 

[Carl C]

Nutrients refers to nitrates and phosphates. Most sps tanks have around 2-5 ppm nitrate and around .03 ppm phosphate. Being nutrient rich would be closer to 15-25 ppm nitrate and .1 ppm phosphate. Unless you are an experienced reefer with tons of equipment to control these values (which I'm pretty sure you aren't) you should have no problem achieving those numbers. Just don't have super clean water and you will be fine.

Thanks for such a great explanation
-Carl

 

[k2-]

Usually my obervation has been nitrates not being an issue (except once when i had to do a 99% water change) - but phosphate control. I observed that golden ratio (100:1) for nitrate and phosphate is difficult to maintain - as nitrates are getting absorbed much faster in my system than phosphates - and hence a regular dose of phosphate RX to avoid algae . Not sure if i am missing something.