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Is this a new tank that you just filled? Instant Ocean has a high alk ( I think around 14 dkh), but depending on your water change % your tank shouldn't have a 14 dkh reading. I use the regular purple Instant Ocean and not the reef crystals, but Im only changing 10-15% of my water at a time and dosing for additional supplements.using Instant Ocean Sea Salt for Aquariums
What is your phosphate level at ?OK I think I maybe did something wrong last time --- here's the revised numbers::
still doesn't help explain why by zina coral is all closed up!
Alk high and calcium low. Often lowering alk will cause Calcium to rise. Obviously, do not add calcium or alk until number reach safe range. One way to reduce alk is to add Vinegar to sump at small increments which will reduce alk - Do not add to tank directly. If doing this - keep an eye on ph.So here's what I'm dealing with --- what would help lower mag, raise cal? and hopefully adjust alk ?
uhhh I only have a highRange Ph test and I think actual phosphates are a different test ?What is your phosphate level at ?
sadly I don't have a sump - just my DT.Alk high and calcium low. Often lowering alk will cause Calcium to rise. Obviously, do not add calcium or alk until number reach safe range. One way to reduce alk is to add Vinegar to sump at small increments which will reduce alk - Do not add to tank directly. If doing this - keep an eye on ph.
Assure nitrate is not high which can also increase alk content.
It needs more light according to pic and also medium flow. Give it a few bursts with a turkey baster and direct flow towards it NOT at itI wonder if I should move my coral - maybe he isn't happy where he's at ?
It needs more light according to pic and also medium flow. Give it a few bursts with a turkey baster and direct flow towards it NOT at it
Oh yes, if youre relying on flow from a canister unit - not enough.I guess I need to get a power header other than my FX4 returns … any links to something decent that’s not the hundreds of dollars for the mp40’s?!
Also I think the pic doesn’t do it Justice… here’s a vid, maybe it’s better ?
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I guess I need to get a powerhead, other than my FX4 returns … any links to something decent that’s not the hundreds of dollars for the mp40’s?!
Also I think the pic doesn’t do it Justice… here’s a vid, maybe it’s better ?
2023-08-28 15-11-22.mov - Shared with pCloud
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Ugh so many options! Got a model number?Jebao off Amazon. Cheap, fully adjustable and mine have lasted years.