Nutrients

such as nitrate and phosphates should only be present in small, measurable quantities,

we think, everyone knows. Although the presence of nitrate is within tolerable limits

up to perhaps 50 mg and phosphate levels up to 0.5 mg  portable,

However, the demand for colored corals should not be the main focus. 

Algal plagues are also directly related to the excessive supply of nutrients.

The other side of the coin is the no longer measurable nitrate/phosphate content,

which is currently widely propagated and driven. These lowest limits of the diet of the

However, corals in such tanks always receive a great deal of attention from the

require caregiver and the paths to loss are now only short.

Even the coloring of the bright colors achieved by nutrient shortages is

depends on the operator's personal taste.

This leaves corals with pastel tones, which are visible on the close-up of the digital

Photos look great, often slow-sellers,

because stronger colors are generally preferred – at least that’s the case with us.

The addition of alternative food particles such as plankton/dust food/amino acids

( recently in the course of dosing ethanol (alcohol) to reduce

Nitrate/phosphate directly into the tank),

becomes increasingly important to avoid deficiency symptoms. 

Natural fertilization and thus supply should not be ignored.

the corals with food.

Often, especially with a strong fish population without separate coral feeding,

to observe the color intensity of the corals.

The measured NO3/PO4 values ​​in these basins are due to intensive

Water treatment very low (10 mg NO3 / 0.01 mg PO4).

In many cases, various systems require a large weekly

Partial water change of 10% - 15% is recommended, which is based on the month

calculated 40% until 60% result.

Here we always have to ask ourselves whether the good results can be achieved by

the system itself or through large water changes?

(smile)

The fact that a water change nowadays after the change water has become clear

should be done, has now become established.

During the so-called 'ripening' over several days, many trace elements precipitate out.