My ALK is 7.7
Calcium 400
I matched par with what lfs was running
Any thoughts on GFO or Carbon pulling to MANY organics out?
Red Montipora Cap is pink but has growth
Is it safe to say it's not lighting if it's growing? I'm running 2 Giesemann Vervves about 18"-21" above the coral itself. All blue spectrums 70% about 9 hrs a day white/uV/red under 20%.
If the color is fading, it needs nutrients. Do not run carbon or GFO without a reason. (Carbon for yellowed water or possibly contamination, GFO with P04 over .2 ish, depending on who you ask) Check nitrate, if less than 5, I would feed the corals more and get the nitrate up.
I have been dosing Red Sea Coral Colors B (potassium) and C (Iron) For several weeks now. Started with low dosage and have been moving it up each week started at 2mL/Day and am now up to 17 mL/Day of potassium and 6 mL of Iron/day for 150 Gal mixed reef....It has made a big difference in my coral color...My montipora went from brown to green...and my other corals definitely have more distinct color...might give this a try...no ill effects.
You should see a change. In color. Dosing trace elements will help corals produce more pigments. I personally use the aqua forest component system. I have had very good results from sps corals coloring up.