Low nutrient FOWLR

[Fastpitch]

I am new to the hobby (6 months). I have a 55g FOWLR and have no plans to for coral. I also am adverse to algae of any kind. (I know it is natural, guess I dont care)

My question is: is there any risk for aiming for zero phosphates and nitrates in an effort to keep the tank as clean as possible. Right now I am dosing homebrew NOPOX, running phosguard and a skimmer. Except for new tank diatoms, everything is clear and nutrients are currently holding at zero for now.

Also, can algae still grow in zero nutrient water?

Thanks.

 

[Frtdrmrose7]

I don’t think you would have an algae problem but you may create an environment for Dino’s

 

[Fastpitch]

Thanks. Pouring through Dino posts now.....

 

[cracker]

Hello Jim, i can tell Ya from experience Even if your test kits always read zero ,You can still have Algae ,lot's of it. Now I have another tank that consistently reads zero I have Bubble spreading but no HA . Every tank is different !

 

[Fastpitch]

Hello Jim, i can tell Ya from experience Even if your test kits always read zero ,You can still have Algae ,lot's of it. Now I have another tank that consistently reads zero I have Bubble spreading but no HA . Every tank is different !

I guess I am not suprised.

 

[Subsea]

Add Cynobacteria to possible nuisance algae with low nutrients.

If you skip the photoperiod, your plan might work.

 

[rushbattle]

Use Vibrant from UWC. Dose more frequently than it recommends, maybe once a week? Should help keep most algae at bay. You can also use fluconazole occasionally, or algae fix, or both. And keep on the nopox, and phosphate reducers.