Right, but the thing is, if the tank has the right organisms in it, they consume
a lot of the DOCs (filter shrimp, snails, etc...). The more diverse the tank is,
the less maintenance it needs.

"Victor M. Martinez" wrote:

James Ervin wrote:
Makes perfect sence......now it fits. Nitrate is a marker for a need
to change water for the more potent DOCs.

No it isn't! Planted tanks will generally have little or no nitrate (if none
is added). Does that mean there is no DOC accumulation? Absolutely not!

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Victor M. Martinez

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