Do these methods of nutrient export pull out nitrate and phosphate “equally”?
In other words, does a skimmer pull out more nitrate than phosphate? Or the reverse? Same question for refugiums.
The reason I ask is that I’m having a bunch of trouble getting my nitrates up, but my phosphates are in the 0.2 neighborhood. Tank is mostly fish with a few corals and is less than 6 months old. I’m currently running a fleece roller, and just recently started a refugium. The fuge seems to have stripped my nitrates and not touched my phosphate. I’m trying to decide if I should increase the photo period on my fuge to address the phosphate, or add start up the skimmer I have on standby… or something else entirely. Start dosing nitrate? Add more fish? Reduce feedings?
Obviously lots of variables. Any input is appreciated. Thanks!
In other words, does a skimmer pull out more nitrate than phosphate? Or the reverse? Same question for refugiums.
The reason I ask is that I’m having a bunch of trouble getting my nitrates up, but my phosphates are in the 0.2 neighborhood. Tank is mostly fish with a few corals and is less than 6 months old. I’m currently running a fleece roller, and just recently started a refugium. The fuge seems to have stripped my nitrates and not touched my phosphate. I’m trying to decide if I should increase the photo period on my fuge to address the phosphate, or add start up the skimmer I have on standby… or something else entirely. Start dosing nitrate? Add more fish? Reduce feedings?
Obviously lots of variables. Any input is appreciated. Thanks!