so the main issue from the fish is Nitrates and phosphates correct?
so waterchanges and Phosban?
thanks
Neal

Tony! You lied! You said you'd stop a few posts up! FOR SHAME :lol:

As for bioload, as long as you can manage waste removal efficiently, there isn't anything to worry about.

Hmm. I think phosphates are more likely introduced to any system through the foods we feed our fish. Flake, pellets, and seafood-based foods. Fish eat the food, digest, poop. Then we're talking about nitrates.

Water changes obviously help reduce the accumulation of waste. Phosban is dealing with the results of too much phosphates, but nonetheless seems to be relatively effective. I think it's probably more beneficial to tackle the source of the phosphates instead. Over-feeding, not rinsing seafood (mysis) foods, etc. As well, tap water or poorly-filtered water can/will introduce phosphates.

Some of the nicest Reef tanks I've seen have been loaded with fish.

Neal, this is an excellent article.

Phosphates can also come for disolved reactor media.

Nice article Drew!