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Page 9 - Additives & Water Chemistry

A collection of articles and videos to you better understand reef aquarium water chemistry and properly use additives in your saltwater tank.
  1. Ocean vs. Reef Aquarium Parameters: A Nitrate and Phosphate Conundrum

    Ocean vs. Reef Aquarium Parameters: A Nitrate and Phosphate Conundrum

    Classically we strive to mirror the natural water parameters found in our earth's oceans but is this the right answer or even possible when it comes to nutrients?
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  2. A Magic Ratio? Trailblazing Pest Solutions. Nitrate & Phosphate Ratios vs Concentration

    A Magic Ratio? Trailblazing Pest Solutions. Nitrate & Phosphate Ratios vs Concentration

    Is it about concentration or a ratio when it comes to nitrate and phosphate in our tanks? We just don't know but we can see a distinct path that leads to the most success.
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  3. 5:1 or 20:1? Fish Food Nutrient Input. The Solution to Nitrate and Phosphate Imbalances

    5:1 or 20:1? Fish Food Nutrient Input. The Solution to Nitrate and Phosphate Imbalances

    Nutrition is such an important part of both your fish and coral's health and Ryan explores the idea that food is the leading cause of major nutrient imbalances in reef tanks.
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  4. The New Reefer / Mentor Paradox. Reef Tank Stages. Where You Are vs. Where You Came From

    The New Reefer / Mentor Paradox. Reef Tank Stages. Where You Are vs. Where You Came From

    Establishing a successful and mature reef aquarium is a journey. Through that journey, we change as hobbyists but more importantly, our tanks and their needs change as well.
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  5. Master UV Sterilization With Your Neptune Systems Apex

    Is Your UV Sterilizer Just an Expensive Paperweight? Your Neptune Apex Can Change That

    Find out how to make the most of your UV sterilizer using a Neptune Systems Apex Aquarium Controller.
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  6. My Beliefs: Nutrients, 17 Years, and How I Approach Nitrate and Phosphate in My Own Tanks

    My Beliefs: Nutrients, 17 Years, and How I Approach Nitrate and Phosphate in My Own Tanks

    Ryan opens up about his beliefs around managing nitrate and phosphate in a reef tank based on over a decade of keeping reef aquariums.
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  7. A Fish First Approach to Optimizing Fish Food While Optimizing Phosphate and Nitrate Independently

    A Fish First Approach to Optimizing Fish Food While Optimizing Phosphate and Nitrate Independently

    Ryan gives us a refreshing point of view about using a FISH FIRST approach to feeding your tank.
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  8. Are Water Changes Worth It? A Hammer Solution to Aquarium Water Quality, but Dilution Works

    Are Water Changes Worth It? A Hammer Solution to Aquarium Water Quality, but Dilution Works

    Ryan explains how water changes have more than one valuable role in the success of your reef tank.
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