milesmiles902 Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 I was talking with my roommate about his new freshwater aquarium and the nitrogen cycle. I pointed out that plants consume nitrates as a nutrient source. The conversation continued to predator tanks and how many predator tanks produce a lot of nitrates because of the huge mass of food being fed. I know nitrates can be a problem when feeding sharks. So, why don't you see plants in a shark tank to help with the problem? I honestly have no clue and would love to hear some reasons why. I can't think of a single saltwater predator tank that had plants. It's kind of funny. Maybe because that is not their natural environment? Maybe mass amounts of water changes compensate? I have no idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badxgillen Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 Mainly they would need enough light to make sure that they grow, this would also encourage algae growth so the plant life is usually kept confined to a refugium. That and maintaining a vigorous macro algae garden in a large display would be cumbersome to say the least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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