Why You Should Be Dosing Ammonia in Your Reef Tank! (Coral Health Secrets) | Reefapalooza NY 2026
In this episode, we dive into the surprising new trend taking over the saltwater aquarium hobby: dosing shelf-stable ammonia and urea to unlock next-level coral health and vibrant coloration. Salem from Microbial Marine joins us to break down the cutting-edge science of organic nitrogen, explaining why traditional nitrate dosing might only be feeding zooxanthellae rather than the corals themselves. We also cover how to easily introduce essential trace elements like nickel, iron, and manganese without the fear of overdosing, plus a simple "white bucket test" you can do at home to detect dangerous dissolved organic carbon (DOC) levels. Whether you are cycling a brand-new reef tank or looking to safely optimize an established system using innovative carbon and resin blends, this episode reveals the low-and-slow secrets to keeping your corals thriving.
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MICROBIAL MARINE NITROUS is a full-spectrum nitrogen supplement. Corals have been shown to selectively uptake ammonium and urea as their primary nitrogen sources, rather than nitrate. Many studies have also demonstrated that nitrate addition...
MICROBIAL MARINE EASY TRACE is a solution that contains 15 major and trace elements. These elements have been selected based on their relevance to coral health in scientific literature, as well as the success of large coral aquaculture facilities that...
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MICROBIAL MARINE REDUCE DOC/ORGANICS is a blend of specialty coconut-based, low-dust, steam-activated carbon and macroporous adsorption resin. The inclusion of macroporous adsorption resin gives this product superior performance in removing...
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MICROBIAL MARINE REDUCE DOC/ORGANICS is a blend of specialty coconut-based, low-dust, steam-activated carbon and macroporous adsorption resin. The inclusion of macroporous adsorption resin gives this product superior performance in removing...
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MICROBIAL MARINE REDUCE DOC/ORGANICS is a blend of specialty coconut-based, low-dust, steam-activated carbon and macroporous adsorption resin. The inclusion of macroporous adsorption resin gives this product superior performance in removing...
