First Time Reefer - Waterbox AIO 20 Cube - Build Thread

[PeachStateReef]

Nitrates and phosphates?

phosphates are at .01ppm - I don't yet have an accurate nitrates test. Unfortunately.

 

[kevgib67]

phosphates are at .01ppm - I don't yet have an accurate nitrates test. Unfortunately.

Phosphates are basically zero, I would guess the same for nitrates. Them being so low will starve your corals. Try to get phosphate to .05-.1 and nitrates to 10-15. Get good tests.

 

[PeachStateReef]

Phosphates are basically zero, I would guess the same for nitrates. Them being so low will starve your corals. Try to get phosphate to .05-.1 and nitrates to 10-15. Get good tests.

Thanks. I have Salifert tests for alk, mag and calcium. Hanna for phosphates and soon nitrate.

I'm hoping the phyto may help raise the nutrient levels.

 

[PeachStateReef]

Update today:

Parameters are all still good. I had a minor issue in the sump which resulted in salinity dropping from .026 to .023 overnight. It ticked off the torches a bit but they are coming around.

The cyano is now gone thanks to Chemi Clean! I didn't want to resort to it, but I ran out of options.

The newest problem in the tank is the amphipod infestation. And yes I mean infestation, they are EVERYWHERE even during daylight. They are eating my rock flower nems and I can't figure out how to prevent it. I'm hoping the scooter blenny I am getting this week will help, if not I'm not sure what else to do since this will be the last livestock addition.