Scoly developed black spots

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Hi guys, ive had this scoly about a week. Its stayed fluffy and eats but started developing black spots on top. It had a couple tears on the outside of the flesh when i got it. Any feedback is appreciated.
Phosphate- .2
Nitrate- 5.0 ppm
Wondering if those are too high for it.
Thanks
 
pictures in white light

too high? No - nitrates are kinda low

Low light 50-75 par, low flow and IMO feed a couple times a week with something like lps pellets or frozen mysis at night when feeder tentacles are out.
 
pictures in white light

too high? No - nitrates are kinda low

Low light 50-75 par, low flow and IMO feed a couple times a week with something like lps pellets or frozen mysis at night when feeder tentacles are out.
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White lights on and close up... can't tell anything from your photos unfortunately. My concern is the skeleton ribs are exposed on top and are now growing algae.
 
White lights on and close up... can't tell anything from your photos unfortunately. My concern is the skeleton ribs are exposed on top and are now growing algae.
i'll get a better pic, ty
 
White lights on and close up... can't tell anything from your photos unfortunately. My concern is the skeleton ribs are exposed on top and are now growing algae.
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Let me know if these help, thanks!
 
Are you asking about these?
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I tried zooming in but it's blurry. Camera is probably focusing on the glass.
Yes correct, ill try to get better pics
 
just coloration change. doesn't look to be tissue death or loss, so should be fine.
 

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