I've been posting about the dangers of Dissolved Organic Carbon (DOC, aka Carbon Dosing) years. This article by Salem Clemens does phrases the subject succinctly.
I would also urge aquarists to read Rohwer's book (or maybe here) and watch his video to get a better understanding of microbial processes in reef ecosystems.
DOC is The Most Important Parameter For A Healthy Reef Tank: Here’s a New Method to Manage It | Reef Builders | The Reef and Saltwater Aquarium Blog
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I would also urge aquarists to read Rohwer's book (or maybe here) and watch his video to get a better understanding of microbial processes in reef ecosystems.