What are the benefits of doing water changes?
I have a heavily stocked stony reef tank. SPS, LPS, Clams, a lot of fish.
My nutrient levels are good in my opinion. Nitrates 10-15ppm phosphate: .04
I started dosing NOPOX to lower nitrates a little bit.
I dose and maintain calcium, alk, and mag. Levels are very stable and consistent.
As for trace elements: I dose Red Sea trace colors.
I run filter socks, protein skimmer, and a bag of carbon in sump.
The only thing that I’m thinking will require water changes is because I have 2 leather corals in the tank. Would that warrant water changes?
I’m tempted to do an ICP test. What benefits would doing water changes have on my tank?
I have a heavily stocked stony reef tank. SPS, LPS, Clams, a lot of fish.
My nutrient levels are good in my opinion. Nitrates 10-15ppm phosphate: .04
I started dosing NOPOX to lower nitrates a little bit.
I dose and maintain calcium, alk, and mag. Levels are very stable and consistent.
As for trace elements: I dose Red Sea trace colors.
I run filter socks, protein skimmer, and a bag of carbon in sump.
The only thing that I’m thinking will require water changes is because I have 2 leather corals in the tank. Would that warrant water changes?
I’m tempted to do an ICP test. What benefits would doing water changes have on my tank?