Hello All,
I've been having some issues with my torch (2 months) and toadstool (~3 weeks) and my zoas, within the last week have joined the protest.
Looking for direction on things to watch/try on why.
Here's my stats:
~90 gallon display with ~10 gallon sump
I recently (6 weeks) switched from RC to IO salt but was having the torch issues before the change, and switched to lower my Alk on water changes.
I was dosing kalk via ATO (@ 1 tsp/gal of RO/DI water) but stopped about 1 month ago to observe the change in preparation for switching to a dosing pump.
Planned on using said pump to dose Kalk and All-for-Reef (powder), but I want to hold off until I know why these dudes are angry.
Lo/Hi Hanna tester results over past month:
NO3: 10.9-26.7
PO4: 0.0-.46
Alk: 7.9-11
Ca: 467-505
Mg: 1430-1650
Most recent:
NO3: 16.8
PO4: .16
Alk: 9.5
Ca: 505
Mg: 1430
Attaching my ICP that I sent in with the same water as my most recent hanna test were. Also, some tank photos. Full disclosure, between Thanksgiving and traveling for work, my NO3/PO4 slipped and I had to fight some dino's for a couple weeks while dosing both NO3/PO4, I'm monitoring them both closly to hold the 100:1 ratio, but I had the problem with the torch before the swing, so maybe it's not related.
I think it of note that my SPS are killing it, growing awesome since being added.
I think my flow is solid, 2 MP-10's on the back wall and 1 MP-40 across the front.
2 G5 XR-15 pros (AB+ profile). Throwing in PAR readings as well.
Any help is appreciated, thanks folks.
I've been having some issues with my torch (2 months) and toadstool (~3 weeks) and my zoas, within the last week have joined the protest.
Looking for direction on things to watch/try on why.
Here's my stats:
~90 gallon display with ~10 gallon sump
I recently (6 weeks) switched from RC to IO salt but was having the torch issues before the change, and switched to lower my Alk on water changes.
I was dosing kalk via ATO (@ 1 tsp/gal of RO/DI water) but stopped about 1 month ago to observe the change in preparation for switching to a dosing pump.
Planned on using said pump to dose Kalk and All-for-Reef (powder), but I want to hold off until I know why these dudes are angry.
Lo/Hi Hanna tester results over past month:
NO3: 10.9-26.7
PO4: 0.0-.46
Alk: 7.9-11
Ca: 467-505
Mg: 1430-1650
Most recent:
NO3: 16.8
PO4: .16
Alk: 9.5
Ca: 505
Mg: 1430
Attaching my ICP that I sent in with the same water as my most recent hanna test were. Also, some tank photos. Full disclosure, between Thanksgiving and traveling for work, my NO3/PO4 slipped and I had to fight some dino's for a couple weeks while dosing both NO3/PO4, I'm monitoring them both closly to hold the 100:1 ratio, but I had the problem with the torch before the swing, so maybe it's not related.
I think it of note that my SPS are killing it, growing awesome since being added.
I think my flow is solid, 2 MP-10's on the back wall and 1 MP-40 across the front.
2 G5 XR-15 pros (AB+ profile). Throwing in PAR readings as well.
Any help is appreciated, thanks folks.