So, I am seeing numerous accomplished reefers offering advice to beginners to "get their nitrates up" or to even dose nitrates. My reef has always registered zero nitrates, and I never thought twice about that. I assume that nitrate goes through my system but is used up by corals and bacteria. Since when did it become commonly accepted that non-zero nitrate levels are ideal and is there some science behind that idea?
Thanks to any that can answer!
Thanks to any that can answer!