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Pretty high. 30mg I am in process of lowering it (new chaeto), I run rowaphos in reactorWhat is your nitrate level?
Alk is consistent 8.5 (trident)What are your nitrate and alk levels?
Gotcha. Any other steps to lower it besides w/c? My ph swings a bit 7.9-8.2? Hoping chaeto and fuge light can stabilize that at nightMine do this when I go over 25 nitrate. I try to stay around 20, I start to see signs of distress at 25 and a rapid rise above 30 can kill them.
Will do. Yea I skim 24/7I have not had any bad reactions to nightly pH swings with Acanthos, even without a kalk drip. Maybe I missed it, did you mention if you are using a skimmer? Due to their heavy appetites for large meaty foods, nitrates will likely be your biggest issue to keep under control (along with alk). Do some big water changes and increase changing your filter socks until it comes down. Don’t go too low. Try to stay at the 15-20.
Ok, that’s good. That will help. Just FYI, if you get your nitrates under control, it can be beneficial to cut the skimmer for a few hours at night. Will help pH and give your bacterial population a chance to maintain itself. Can’t remember if it was Dr. Tim that just spoke about it at MACNA.Will do. Yea I skim 24/7