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I picked up a nice sized monti about two weeks ago. I’m trying to acclimate it to the tank by keeping it mid way at the tank (18” below and in between two AI HD Primes 17” apart).
Not running the Primes very high. 60% power usage on each max
Water parameters are:
Ph - 8.02
Ammonia - 0
Nitrite - 0
Nitrate - <5
SG - 1.026
Temp 79.7
PO- 0.08
CA - 380 (testing the last few days to see how much is being used and how much Kalk in ATO is necessary - was 420 a week ago)
Magnesium - 1240 (same testing being done - 1360 a week ago).
I’ve had softies for some time now and just starting my trek into SPS.
The fading on my monti is towards the “back” where there was already a lot of die off when I bought it) Not sure if you can see in the pic:
I’ve read that fading likely means too much light; but with Primes at 60% - I don’t think it could possibly be TOO much light and wonder if it’s not getting enough lights? I’m getting about 120 PAR reading from where it’s at right now. I didn’t want to blast it with max light right away and wasn’t sure how fast to move things up. But if it’s fading - I’m giving it too much light already at 120 PAR?
Would like some input on how to properly adjust lighting. Nutrients should not be a problem right now - as the tank is fallow (ich) right now.
Input is appreciated.