when I get a chance, I'll test my nitrates. I'm pretty sure my live rock ridiculousness has sufficient denitrifying action. I've not changed water since about May 10th. I'll test my nitrates before I do a water change.
While away, the freeze dried foods are a bit 'cleaner' than the frozen foods, full of juices that the fish can't really eat but are added to the water. So I think it would have been fine.
On a normal forward going basis, I try to do a 20 gallon water change (out of 65gal tank, less live rock volume displacement) each week, if nothing else, just for trace nutrients. I also skip some weeks, just due to life.
My work email and unpacking is on tap in the near future, as well as picking up my dog from the kennel. I'll let you know about the nitrates when I get a chance. I'm guessing my nitrates are within tolerance but phosphates are present, negating the
limiting nutrient play
