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redfishsc
02/04/2009, 10:48 AM
My nano has no detectable nitrate, nor phosphate (API kits, and no nuisance algae growth anywhere in the tank) but all other parameters are great.

I am literally growing SPS faster than I am zoanthids.

I have green dragon eyes, eagle eyes, yellows, reds, (sorry I don't know the catchy names for them all).

Do they just like nitrates and dirty water? The tank is very clean. I have considered setting up a frag tank specific for zoanthids and just lighting it well but halfway neglecting it.

650-IS350
02/04/2009, 11:21 AM
Water WITH NUTRIENTS... not DIRTY with high phos, Nitr, nitrite etc....

redfishsc
02/04/2009, 02:28 PM
;) I get myself in trouble speaking metaphorically.

Anyhow, what nitrate/phosphate level would you recommend in a frag tank with only similar corals that like nutrients (ie, softies)?