Where and when do I test phosphates?

[JonoH]

Do you think there is nothing in the tank for the fish to graze on? I mean who feeds the wild fish?

But your comparing wild fish that have unlimited range to graze on...to a limited space within a tank.
Thats not apples to apples...

 

[Mr. Roboto]

But your comparing wild fish that have unlimited range to graze on...to a limited space within a tank.
Thats not apples to apples...

Jesus.... it was a joke

But again, if you think a few tangs and a couple others can't find something yo eat in your tank for a day or two between a 3 or 4 time a week feeding then feed.... Not every tank is the same. So your apples to apples crap is just that.... it will never be the same comparison.

 

[Spare time]

Do you think there is nothing in the tank for the fish to graze on? I mean who feeds the wild fish?

Your tank doesn't have anywhere near the level of zooplankton, other invertebrates, small fish, etc. that a reef has. Maybe your tank is riddled with algae and you only have fish that eat that specific algae. But for planktivores, I doubt it unless the tank is massive and we are talking about something like a dragonet. For example, some tangs show signs of starvation within hours of not eating (not all tangs are big algae eaters and not all algae eating tangs have the algae in a reef tank that they eat). Just something to consider.

 

[Mr. Roboto]

Your tank doesn't have anywhere near the level of zooplankton, other invertebrates, small fish, etc. that a reef has. Maybe your tank is riddled with algae and you only have fish that eat that specific algae. But for planktivores, I doubt it unless the tank is massive and we are talking about something like a dragonet. For example, some tangs show signs of starvation within hours of not eating (not all tangs are big algae eaters and not all algae eating tangs have the algae in a reef tank that they eat). Just something to consider.

Yall really going to go off on a spill? A tank and the fish in it are more than capable of taking care of themselves for a day or two. I think I have been around long enough to see full blown show tanks not be touched while the owner is away on vacation for a week and everything is still fat and happy. If you think you need to feed like I said, feed. I think most people know their tanks better than a random on the internet.