Lou Ekus Shares His Reef Tank Knowledge! 10 Things EVERY Reefer Should Embrace.

Lou Ekus of Tropic Marin USA is in the BRStv Studio! Join Ryan and Lou as they break down Lou's top 10 things that every reef tank owner and saltwater aquarist should embrace as truth. We're covering every thing from the Redfield ratio to how our coral react to rapid changes, and you can be in the know by checking it out right here! #BRStv Find Bulk Reef Supply on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and more! ➡ AskBRStv Facebook Group : https://brs.li/JoinAskBRStv ➡ Bulk Reef Supply Instagram : https://brs.li/BRS_Instagram ➡ BRS on TikTok : http://brs.li/BRS_TikTok 00:00 Intro 00:44 Make changes slowly. Even when going from bad too good. 09:27 No such thing as “synthetic” salt. All NaCL, comes from the ocean! ALL!!! 17:26 Your issue is most likely not your salt batch! 34:00 Chase trends, not numbers. 39:12 Forget the Redfield Ratio. 48:16 Corals need nutrients, forget ULN approach. Especially in relation to PO4. 59:45 Over feeding is a great way to increase PO4 and NO3 concentrations. 01:03:51 Balling Part C is needed with two part additions and is not a Mg supplement. 01:31:17 Magnesium is as important as calcium for calcification to happen. 01:36:37 Corals don’t live in a sterile environment, only run UV and activated carbon when needed. 01:44:21 Average 10% or 20% water changes don’t replenish anything. Legal Stuff The purpose and content of this video is to provide general information regarding the products and their applications as presented in the video. Aperture LLC. And its officers, directors, employees and agents disclaim all express or implied warranties, in any way, related to the products and their application as presented in this video, make no representation or warranty regarding the products and the application as presented in this video and shall not be liable for any direct or indirect losses or damages of any type, including but not limited to punitive damages, or from personal injury or death resulting from or in any manner related to the video, and the products in and contents of the video. The viewer expressly agrees that aquatic sales solutions, inc. And its officers, directors, employees and agents shall not be liable for any damages or losses related to the products in and content of the video and hereby agrees to hold the foregoing harmless from any such losses or damages.