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So, I've been a reefer for about 4 years. My current setup is one I spent quite a lot of $$$ putting together and I'd like to keep everything I've got happy and healthy. I've got no problems with any of my SPS and LPS; mushrooms, torchies, candy canes, etc... even my anemones thrive. But it seems every time I pick out a few gorgeous zoa colonies, they disappear within a week or 2. That being said, I DO have one persistent colony of about 8 polyps that's lasted about 6 months but, they're dull and not my favorite. Any help? Maybe it has something to do with placement?
Also, I'd like to note that while my ammonia levels, phosphates, and nitrites have always been at at or close to 0, my Nitrates have always been through the roof....
Lighting: 4 HoT-5s and an 1 Current programmable LED strip (so lighting isn't an issue)
Parameters:
Salinity: 1.024-1.025
Mag: 1350
Calcium: 400
DKH: 9
Phosphate: 0.1
Ammonia: 0
Nitrite: 0
Nitrate: 80ppm+
I realize my trates are high but I do biweekly water changes of 15-20% and everything else seems to be fine.
Any advice!? Thanks
Also, I'd like to note that while my ammonia levels, phosphates, and nitrites have always been at at or close to 0, my Nitrates have always been through the roof....
Lighting: 4 HoT-5s and an 1 Current programmable LED strip (so lighting isn't an issue)
Parameters:
Salinity: 1.024-1.025
Mag: 1350
Calcium: 400
DKH: 9
Phosphate: 0.1
Ammonia: 0
Nitrite: 0
Nitrate: 80ppm+
I realize my trates are high but I do biweekly water changes of 15-20% and everything else seems to be fine.
Any advice!? Thanks