High phosphates and low nitrates

[Mantiss]

For some reason my nitrates are low but my phosphates are high. I have a BTA that's been doing fine for a few weeks but the past two days hasn't opened up. Maybe because it warmed up in my house and caused the temp to rise a bit. I have GSP and mushrooms that have been doing great for awhile. Lots of live rock and the substrate is a mixture of sand, gravel, crushed coral.

75 gal with HOB Octo skimmer and various pumps/filters

Sal 1.025
Nitrates 3
Phosphates .25
KH 10
Cal 420

 

[TX_REEF]

welcome!

are you looking for advice or just telling us how your tank is doing?

If you're looking for advice, what do you mean exactly by "the temp rose a little bit"? Have your water parameters changed recently other than the temp?

 

[Mantiss]

The temp went up from 78 to 80.5 because it got warmer in the house, I'm wondering if I need a better heater is there one that will monitor the temp on it's own? For 75 gal.

The bubble tip anemone is now on the move after being stationary for a few weeks.