Here to help bro. The problem with phosphates and nitrates for a new reefer is that there is more things to worry about. You want to make sure flow, salinity, temperature and lighting is good enough to keep things alive. The double edge sword in this equation is that you have sps already. Sps tend to be a lot harder to keep and is generally not a beginner coral. So now that you have sticks, all these other things are coming into play when you may or may not have the basics down yet. You may have zero phosphates right now, but you said you also have algae. The algae is consuming the phosphates. So once you take care of the algae, I would expect the phosphates to go up a little. I wouldn’t worry too much about the phosphates, just make sure you have some registering on your test kit, but keep it below .2 in my opinion. Also, I know you’re super excited to add corals and fish because it is exciting, for all experience levels. but remember to take it slow. This is a marathon and not a sprint. When rushing, mistakes tend to be made which could be devastating if the wrong mistake is made. You’re off to a good start though. I’ve been in this hobby for like 7 years and still have a hard time keeping sps. Keep up the good work man. Maintenance is your friend! Those who don’t do their maintenance, tend to leave the hobby after a short period of time.
My personal experience is nano so I'll say a 40 breeder. But after seeing Paul's 150g setup I'd have to say 150g.
Yea I'd love to see a big setup but I know how you like your 40 breeders lol
Here to help bro. The problem with phosphates and nitrates for a new reefer is that there is more things to worry about. You want to make sure flow, salinity, temperature and lighting is good enough to keep things alive. The double edge sword in this equation is that you have sps already. Sps tend to be a lot harder to keep and is generally not a beginner coral. So now that you have sticks, all these other things are coming into play when you may or may not have the basics down yet. You may have zero phosphates right now, but you said you also have algae. The algae is consuming the phosphates. So once you take care of the algae, I would expect the phosphates to go up a little. I wouldn’t worry too much about the phosphates, just make sure you have some registering on your test kit, but keep it below .2 in my opinion. Also, I know you’re super excited to add corals and fish because it is exciting, for all experience levels. but remember to take it slow. This is a marathon and not a sprint. When rushing, mistakes tend to be made which could be devastating if the wrong mistake is made. You’re off to a good start though. I’ve been in this hobby for like 7 years and still have a hard time keeping sps. Keep up the good work man. Maintenance is your friend! Those who don’t do their maintenance, tend to leave the hobby after a short period of time.