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The Redfield ratio has nothing to do with our tanks. A general rule of thumb for a "balance" between nitrate and phosphate is 100:1.So, the balance everyone talks about is the Redfield Ratio, C160/N16/P1. Although there is a lot of disagreement on the exact ratio in our artificial environments as opposed to natural seawater. I personally go by a variable ratio ranging from 200-120/30-12/1-3 with sweet spots in each to strive for, but not exact numbers to hit.
And the 3x3 patch is so you don't stir up too much detritus at once while cleaning the sand. It allows for anything you kick up to settle, avoiding large nutrient spikes.
For example , the OP has nitrates of around 50 and phos around .5, so that's a good ratio.
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