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I did not realize you were fallow. Disregard my comment during your fallow period then, but do take it to heart when you replace your stock.
Yes my fish are finally going back in next week but what can cause my phosphate rise ? My protein skimmer isn’t picking up either
 

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Live rock or dry rock?

Rock and/or sand can become phosphate sinks. If you remove po4 from the eater column, it will leech from your rocks and sand until an equilibrium is acheived between the rock/sand and your water.
 
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Live rock or dry rock?

Rock and/or sand can become phosphate sinks. If you remove po4 from the eater column, it will leech from your rocks and sand until an equilibrium is acheived between the rock/sand and your water.
Dry rock probably new tank syndrome
 
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Hahaha
I said “if I was forced” to make a bet….but I’m not a betting man…..for good reason so it seems. Good luck with it.

Can you show us a current pic?
Is it safe for me to buy more Acros ? If so which one would you recommend ? I’m trying to stay away from neon green
 
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Are you using Hanna ULR to measure that .48?

Does the vial turn blue when you add the reagent?
Yes I’m using a green Hanna ULR.

vial turn greenish blue?

I’m getting a lot of green algae. I can’t control it even with ROWA
 

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Yes I’m using a green Hanna ULR.

vial turn greenish blue?

I’m getting a lot of green algae. I can’t control it even with ROWA
I am just trying to confirm that PO4 value. At that level, the sample should turn a blue tinge.

I would be knocking that PO4 down a few notches (slowly) with Elimi-Phos (diluted lanthanum chloride solution). If you have tangs, special care should be taken to trap the precipitated phosphate particles. Level off at .2 for while, then proceed on down to .1 if things look okay. Not below.
 

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montipora spongeodes, leptoseris, and pavona corals in my experienced are the most tolerant of young tank conditions
 
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