New and Learning

[Kozman]

Hi new Reefer here, 50 gallon salt water tank, 2 clowns, 2 damsels, 2 cardinals and a goby. Have a few corals, green star, zoas, duncan. So far so good, about 6 months in and learning alot. The only issue is my phosphates are kinda high 1ppg and nitrates are 10ppg. I do 20% water changes every 2 weeks.. I have a HOB Seachem Tidal 55 and a powerhead with good flow. Any suggestions

 

[Peace River]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!!

 

[Kristopher Conlin]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!!

If you wanted to get your phosphates down you could do 3 30% water changes three days in a row.

Doing 20% weekly is great for keeping levels stable but leaves 80% of the water behind.

 

[Ocean_Queenie]

Welcome~

 

[Gumbies R Us]

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[Marquarium]

Welcome!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[SPS2020]

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[shakacuz]

welcome aboard the r2r board!

 

[FrugalReefer]

 

[vetteguy53081]

 

[Jimbhoy13]

Welcome to R2R and the salty world. Lots of knowledgeable and helpful people here who will support and advise you when needed.

 

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[CoralB]

Welcome !!

 

[00W]

Welcome Welcome to R2R!

 

[zheka757]

welcome to R2R!

 

[SPR1968]

Hi and welcome to Reef2Reef!

 

[I never finish anythi]

Welcome and good luck

 

[kevgib67]

Welcome, glad you are here! Your phosphate and nitrate levels are fine, I would leave them where they are, your corals appreciate the nutrients.

 

[Sophie"s mom]

Welcome ! I agree with Kevgib67, your numbers are decent. Don’t try to strive for zero, as that will deplete what corals need. How much/ often are you feeding? Do you have a CUC?