Does nori increase nitrates or phosphates

[nelix10]

My powder brown tang has a habit of chewing the nori off at the base and a lot floats away, how much effect with this have on my parameters?


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[Sniperhank]

Anything that goes in the tank like that will eventually turn into nitrates.

 

[icydeath]

Like sniperhawk said, it will.

But seaweed isn't the hugest waste producer. Something you could do would be to use two clips (one at the top, one on the bottom; or side and side), your tang might be biting at the base because it doesnt move while the other parts flow and are too difficult to eat.

 

[Gregcoyote]

You can also take some clear plastic mesh (1/4") and make a pocket for the nori. The clip holds the pocket in place and the fish nibbles the nori thru the holes. This can also work for frozen foods.


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[Mebbid]

I cut my nori into strips like this leaving it all attached to a single piece that I can put in my clip.

The overly aggressive nori eaters don't tear the entire thing apart if they pull too much. My yellow tang loves it.