So I have a couple things going on salt-water-wise:
Due to the availability of nutrients in the tank for algae (nitrates and phosphates) I've begun removing substrate from the tank. During my last water change of about 25 gallons, about 4 gallons of substrate was removed.
I decided to remove the substrate for a couple of reasons. Substrate is (at least partially) the cause for my phosphate levels (feeding is another). I do not wish to change my feeding habits, so in order to make the single most possible impact with just a single action, substrate removal is my plan. It's the biggest bang for my buck toward getting nutrients under better control.
Removing substrate will also help with nitrates in an indirect way. There will be little if any hidden detritus to decay (contributing to both nitrates and phosphates). This will assist with husbandry, and subsequently will assist in keeping those nutrients in better check.
It's also almost time to begin acquiring breeding equipment. That will probably take at least a couple of weeks to acquire. Maybe my goal of grabbing a July clutch is slightly unrealistic... but definitely an August clutch is possible.
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