Thank you.
This issue regarding using LNR (low nutrients regime) in a new tank regardless the method (vsv, kz or funaa) is that of coral growth. Usually when using LNR you combine it with specific water parameters in order to suppress the growth on the account of colors. New tanks are usually dominated by frags so growth is important factor.
To my friends I recommend to grow with the system, get the experience and knowhow and let the coral population establish it self before you start tweaking with the colors.
But in the case that you are an experience reefer and know your way around, there is no problem to do so as long you keep feeding your bacteria and corals, in that case I would probably go with some brand instead of going homemade.
One more tip:
When establishing new tank I am always using some Phosphate observing media from day one in order to prevent phosphate to accumulate in my tank.
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