Phosphate thread, and oldie but a goody

[Zoaelite]

Originally Posted by Treebeard

I came across this thread while researching phosphates as it relates to what we feed our tank inhabitants.

It made me realize I need to rethink how much and how often I feed, but how do I know if I am underfeeding? How fat should a fish look? Currently I feed nori in the morning and mysis and pellets in the evening. Do I need to feed mysis and nori everyday (or at all for that matter)? So many questions...

My preference is to over feed my fish (that way they stay healthy and avoid any sicknesses) and then just increase my phosphate sinks (additives, fuges, skimmer, water changes). That way the fish don't suffer and everyone wins.
Levi