Why You Should Be Dosing Ammonia in Your Reef Tank! (Coral Health Secrets) | Reefapalooza NY 2026

06-11-2026 In this episode, we dive into the surprising new trend taking over the saltwater aquarium hobby: dosing shelf-stable ammonia and urea to unlock next-level coral health and vibrant coloration. Salem from Microbial Marine joins us to break down the cutting-edge science of organic nitrogen, explaining why traditional nitrate dosing might only be feeding zooxanthellae rather than the corals themselves. We also cover how to easily introduce essential trace elements like nickel, iron, and manganese without the fear of overdosing, plus a simple "white bucket test" you can do at home to detect dangerous dissolved organic carbon (DOC) levels. Whether you are cycling a brand-new reef tank or looking to safely optimize an established system using innovative carbon and resin blends, this episode reveals the low-and-slow secrets to keeping your corals thriving. ______________________________________________ ⚠️ Products In This Video ► Microbial Marine Nitrous (500 mL) - https://www.saltwateraquarium.com/nitrous-500-ml-microbial-marine/ ► Microbial Marine Easy Trace (500 mL) - https://www.saltwateraquarium.com/easy-trace-500-ml-microbial-marine/ ► Microbial Marine Reduce DOC (8 oz) - https://www.saltwateraquarium.com/reduce-doc-8-oz-microbial-marine/ ► Microbial Marine Reduce DOC (16 oz) - https://www.saltwateraquarium.com/reduce-doc-16-oz-microbial-marine/ ► Microbial Marine Reduce DOC (32 oz) - https://www.saltwateraquarium.com/reduce-doc-32-oz-microbial-marine/ ______________________________________________ Website - https://www.saltwateraquarium.com Follow us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/swaqdotcom/ Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/saltwateraquariumdotcom/ Follow us on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@saltwateraquarium.com ______________________________________________ 📩 If you have a request related to equipment in this video, or this video in general, email - [email protected] #saltwateraquarium #swaq