Who says they're right? You should meet new people. Here's some ellipsis for dramatic effect for you ..........................................................................
1) Wrong
2) INSTEAD, of water changes... isn't that proof you're doing too many water changes? Adding more elements than can be used, opposed to adding a very small manageable amount.
3) Many options these days, including sources other than skimmers --> ............................................................ (your favorite ellipsis)
Sounds like you're listening to people who are very out of touch with the hobby. Water changes aren't really needed with basic dosing, and can be detrimental to such a small tank. Furthermore, nutrients aren't bad. You are asking for help and refusing to listen to it. If you want to keep listening to people who are steering you in the wrong direction, nothing will change.
If you want to listen to marine biologists with immense knowledge and astounding tanks, try looking at Richard Ross.
Your problem is nutrients... NOT that you have them, but rather, someone convinced you they were bad. This is what I call 90's logic. It needs to be as dead as boy bands, because nothing seems to cause more problems to new reefers than listening to old outdated information from people who are out of touch with the hobby. 20-30 no3 is not only fine, it's a good range to be in.
