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Remove as much of the algae as you can. Use a toothbrush and your vacuum during water changes. The algae is competing with the coral. Adding more nutrients can help but isn't solving the root problem.My nitrate levels are at zero, I have had an algae bloom for several weeks and now my coral are dying. How do I raise the nitrate level??
5 monthsHow old is the tank?
I try to feed the corals but since they all closed up/are dying they aren't taking the food when I hand feed themNatural method - Over feed fish and corals and turn off skimmer for a few hours a day.
I took out most of the algae, but I had way more algae 2 weeks ago but none of my corals were dying thenRemove as much of the algae as you can. Use a toothbrush and your vacuum during water changes. The algae is competing with the coral. Adding more nutrients can help but isn't solving the root problem.
Was there any changes in your feeding regimen? Are you feeding more then than now or anything like that?I took out most of the algae, but I had way more algae 2 weeks ago but none of my corals were dying then
My calcium + KH were low, but I fixed that so everything looks normal now, but the corals have gotten worse. I use NICREW 100 Watts Aquarium LED Reef Light, but I have had it for a couple of months and my corals have been healthy. I added a Pygmy cherub angel, and I am concerned that might be the problem since it led to my starfish's death and caused the algae.What are the rest of your parameters? What lighting?
I'm feeding them the sameWas there any changes in your feeding regimen? Are you feeding more then than now or anything like that?