Many of us measure the nitrate and phosphate levels in our aquariums regularly, hoping to find a value of zero, and being disappointed by a high reading. Why? This is the biggest point of misunderstanding in aquarium keeping. When a beginner measures nitrates and phosphates, they will obtain values [...]
As you know, when I’m not stocking fellow reefers with cool corals, I get to travel around the country and talk about geeky reef topics. One of my most in-demand topics is “Nutrient Control and Export”, which, in other words, is a nice way of saying “Getting the nasty stuff out of your [...]