water changes

[paulydee67]

can nutrient control be done with just water changes a protein skimmer and a filter.no carbon dosing .no refugeium .

 

[SPR1968]

Yes is the simple answer.

Water changes are the basic and easy way to control nutrient levels.

Carbon dosing etc are more advanced forms of biological filtration

 

[russell13]

I’m gonna say yes. Water changes do a lot and are a great form of nutrient removal.

 

[Dan_P]

can nutrient control be done with just water changes a protein skimmer and a filter.no carbon dosing .no refugeium .

Depends on what is in the aquarium and to what level you want to maintain nutrients.

A heavily stocked fish only system will likely get out of hand with water changes and skimmer only. On the other end of the spectrum, a coral only system and a couple small fish, I imagine you would have excellent control, though the water change is probably the least favorite reef aquarium maintenance activity.