Randy Holmes-Farley
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About using BADES in a reef aquarium I do not think so, it is not a solution at all if given info is not close to reality.
This does not mean the provided information is incorrect, the recommendation may be not correct or and incomplete to retrieve the desired results in a present situation.
A sulfur denitrator is an ok choice if nitrate control is difficult, but somehow one has to deal with depleting alkalinity. If you choose to replace the lost alkalinity by dissolving calcium carbonate, then you have to deal with rising calcium. All these things can be readily accomplished, I'm just not convinced it is the best way due to these complexities.