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Unread 02/27/2013, 04:18 AM   #83
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Originally Posted by Nano sapiens View Post
Bio-markers are the most useful. Assuming all your typical parameters are spot-on, if your SPS are pale and you have very little or no algae growth, then you would slowly increase food input and observe the reaction over time. Adding more fish will accomplish this, or the addition of extra marine foods into the system.

Removal of waste products is crucial, especially as feeding increases. Regular detritus removal ('vacuuming') will go a long way to removing the source of nutrients, such as phosphate, that degrade the system.
When you say "Regular detritus removal ('vacuuming')", do you mean every couple of days per week or once a week with water changes?
Every couple of days would really take the fun out of this hobby.


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