Should I start feeding more? Nutrients coming down (cyano showed up)

wisnia99

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Ok im trying to understand why red cyano showed up I thought its related to the nutrient levels. but my nutrients are actually falling down. (my tank was spotless fort the last 4 months).
I did some research and people say clean your sand and detritus. If I start cleaning my nutrients will fall even faster and I don't want that to happen. I actually feed alot 3 times a day plus I broadcast feed corals once a week. My tank is 10 months old and I have noticed the corals are starting to take off. Im actually using 60 mil of 2 part to keep DKH and CAL steady.

Thanks for your input!

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Cyano typically develops in dead spots so perhaps you need a little more flow. If your corals are f growing then they start blocking flow and creating dead spots. Lights are also a key reason for cyano.
 

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