Recap of war:
- 3-day blackout
- dosed Fritz Turbo Start Live Nitrifying bacteria. Enough bacteria for 500 gallons compared to 217 gallon system
- Dosed Brightwell NeoNitro & NeoPhos to increase nitrate & phosphate. 2.1ppm & 0.06 ppm, respectively
- Water change + vacuumed sandbed
Results:
- Dinos were a minimal threat through day 8
- Rebuilt my cleanup crew & added two new LPS corals
- Dinos returned meaningfully on day 9, smothering two corals
Next steps:
- Added some copepods on day 9. Expecting a larger order from Algae Barn soon.
- Two-day blackout until Tuesday (day 11)
- Lights back on at 30% intensity on Wednesday (day 12).
- Aquarium Technician will also be visiting on Wednesday
Any further suggestions welcomed!
- 3-day blackout
- dosed Fritz Turbo Start Live Nitrifying bacteria. Enough bacteria for 500 gallons compared to 217 gallon system
- Dosed Brightwell NeoNitro & NeoPhos to increase nitrate & phosphate. 2.1ppm & 0.06 ppm, respectively
- Water change + vacuumed sandbed
Results:
- Dinos were a minimal threat through day 8
- Rebuilt my cleanup crew & added two new LPS corals
- Dinos returned meaningfully on day 9, smothering two corals
Next steps:
- Added some copepods on day 9. Expecting a larger order from Algae Barn soon.
- Two-day blackout until Tuesday (day 11)
- Lights back on at 30% intensity on Wednesday (day 12).
- Aquarium Technician will also be visiting on Wednesday
Any further suggestions welcomed!