Nathans_Reef Posted May 2, 2020 Share Posted May 2, 2020 Hello fellow reefers, i have just set up a new tank and i plan to grow lots of macro algae in the tank, but as my country is on lockdown due to the virus, i cant get any fish at the moment but i can order macro algae, would it grow in a new fishless system, if i need some sort of aquarium plant fertiliser would i be able to use a freshwater plant fertiliser? I hope this makes sence. 1 Quote Link to comment
SaltyBuddha Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 I would continue to feed the tank to keep the bacteria alive. The macros might out-compete them for ammonia/nitrite. You can also dose nitrate and phosphate manually. I fertilize with ChaetoGro for my green macros and some kind of iron for my reds. 1 Quote Link to comment
Nathans_Reef Posted May 5, 2020 Author Share Posted May 5, 2020 2 minutes ago, SaltyBuddha said: I would continue to feed the tank to keep the bacteria alive. The macros might out-compete them for ammonia/nitrite. You can also dose nitrate and phosphate manually. I fertilize with ChaetoGro for my green macros and some kind of iron for my reds. Thanks for advice 1 Quote Link to comment
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