Reef Flux Treatment and Nutrient question..should I add NeoPhos?

[joe-ejs]

Hello. So I am in the middle of treating my frustrating turf algae problem with Reef Flux. Meanwhile, all along I have always had low nutrients. Using Hanna Ultra Low Phosphorous tester, I still get a zero reading for Phosphate. The same is true for Nitrates using my Hanna Nitrate test kit. I have had zero test reading results for months BTW.

So my question is while I am treating with Reef Flux (one week in to the treatment)...should I does Neo Phos (Phosphate) and NeoNitro (Nitrate) to get my levels up, or will the Algae suck it up as fast as I add it and make the problem worse or delay results? Also, would it be beneficial to does Microbacter7 or similar during the treatment, or wait it out?

I am manually removing as much as I can as I treat with Reef flux and have a large CUC ready to be added once I have this under control. Just trying to determine if I should be getting my nutrients to a detectable level.

Thanks!

 

[JoJosReef]

Good question. I am trying to keep my nitrates up using neonitro. Opposite problem with phosphates though, 0.16ppm. About 10 days in treating for Valonia.

 

[Bob Boblaw]

Question, you said you're 7 days in and still have algae in the tank?

 

[joe-ejs]

Question, you said you're 7 days in and still have algae in the tank?

Yes…I am dealing with a turf algae problem…not sure if reef flux will work

 

[Bob Boblaw]

Oh yeah if it hasn't worked by now I would Strongly consider doing a big water change and trying a new approach like the lettuce sea slug