Balancing the chemical compounds in your reef: Do you pay attention to the nitrate-phosphate balance?
It seems like there used to be a lot more of a focus on the balance between nitrate and phosphate. While the Redfield ratio (comparing carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus) is occasionally mentioned, it doesn’t appear to be a common point of discussion. When the relationship between nitrate and phosphate is brought up, I have heard ratios of 16:1, 15:1, 10:1, and more. Regardless of what ratio that you use, do you pay attention to the nitrate-phosphate balance in your marine aquarium? Please let us know your experience and any tips that you have to share with the R2R community!
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It seems like there used to be a lot more of a focus on the balance between nitrate and phosphate. While the Redfield ratio (comparing carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus) is occasionally mentioned, it doesn’t appear to be a common point of discussion. When the relationship between nitrate and phosphate is brought up, I have heard ratios of 16:1, 15:1, 10:1, and more. Regardless of what ratio that you use, do you pay attention to the nitrate-phosphate balance in your marine aquarium? Please let us know your experience and any tips that you have to share with the R2R community!
Photo by @youramigojake
This QOTD is sponsored by: www.deltecdirectusa.com
“With dozens of protein skimmers, calcium reactors, media reactors and kalkwasser stirrers in operation, Deltec USA can speak from experience and help you with all your Deltec needs. Live customer support and a large inventory of products rounds out our mission to provide the best possible Deltec experience.”