Calculator / NO3
Target: between 1 and 3 ppm (DSR).
Nitrate: feed slowly and stay in a safe band around the target.
Nitrate is nitrogen nutrition for corals (zooxanthellae), bacteria and algae. Very low values can bleach the tank; high values promote algae and can upset balance. It links to feeding, stocking and export (skimmer, water changes, denitrification).