Nutrient Level

[Migity1]

Hi,
What comprises the nutrient level in a reef tank? And how do you check for it? I think corals need a small amount to grow?
Thanks,
Larry

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

There are many chemicals that might be considered nutrients, but two that reefers test most for are nitrate and phosphate. You want some but not too much. Others include ammonia, iron, organics, and a variety of trace metals.

These have more:

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/o...andy-holmes-farley.173563/page-5#post-3202742

Phosphate In The Reef Aquarium
https://www.reef2reef.com/blog/?p=3184

Nitrate in the Reef Aquarium - REEFEDITION
https://www.reef2reef.com/blog/nitrate-in-the-reef-aquarium

 

[Bunnee911]

There are many chemicals that might be considered nutrients, but two that reefers test most for are nitrate and phosphate. You want some but not too much. Others include ammonia, iron, organics, and a variety of trace metals.

These have more:

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/o...andy-holmes-farley.173563/page-5#post-3202742

Phosphate In The Reef Aquarium
https://www.reef2reef.com/blog/?p=3184

Nitrate in the Reef Aquarium - REEFEDITION
https://www.reef2reef.com/blog/nitrate-in-the-reef-aquarium

 

[Migity1]

Thanks , You Have certainly "enlightened" me...After three years at this, I guess maybe I'm just a slow learner!
But I certainly do appreciate the help.

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

You're welcome.

Happy reefing.