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Nitrates today were between 5-10 using Red Sea test kit and PO4 was .05 using Hanna checker and I double checked. Have been in blackout 71 hours now and have had carbon reactor running for about 48 hours. Had a small bag of carbon in a filter cup the whole time but wish I would’ve started the reactor immediately and perhaps my naso wouldn’t have died. Going to start up the skimmer and UV tomorrow morning. I did see your thread about starting over and I do understand because I feel that way too but I keep getting reassured that this too shall pass. I hope so for both of us!! Perhaps instead of tearing everything down you can restore balance by either replacing some of your rock with live rock. I could only swap a few pieces because the rest are glued in caves and arches. Someone also told me you can just add the live rock to the sump and get the same benefits.
Hi
Yes, I have the feeling that I will eventually add some live rock.
I miss all the creatures I used to have.
However, for the time being I will continue as is and try to solve the issue.
Looking forward to see the results of your blackout