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Two months ago I moved my 30 gallon mixed reef to a new apartment. So far it's been doing great. A little bit of cyanobacteria but not too bad.
Previously my alkalinity was running around 8. Since moving it's been a steady 11. I have a few not too demanding sps which seem to be doing good with the exception of a birds nest that has been bleached since I purchased it.
My question is, are there ways of slowly reducing alkalinity gradually through water changes. I use instant ocean which I know mixes at around 11. Should I switch salts? Should I just leave my alkalinity at 11 as long as things are doing well or will this hinder growth? Any other methods?
Also I have been have a gelatinous filmed accumulating at the surface of the water in my sump. Any I sea what it could be?
Thanks a bunch!
SG: 1.026
pH: 8.1
Alk: 11
Ca: 400
Nitrate: 3 ppm
Phosphate: 0.2 ppm
Previously my alkalinity was running around 8. Since moving it's been a steady 11. I have a few not too demanding sps which seem to be doing good with the exception of a birds nest that has been bleached since I purchased it.
My question is, are there ways of slowly reducing alkalinity gradually through water changes. I use instant ocean which I know mixes at around 11. Should I switch salts? Should I just leave my alkalinity at 11 as long as things are doing well or will this hinder growth? Any other methods?
Also I have been have a gelatinous filmed accumulating at the surface of the water in my sump. Any I sea what it could be?
Thanks a bunch!
SG: 1.026
pH: 8.1
Alk: 11
Ca: 400
Nitrate: 3 ppm
Phosphate: 0.2 ppm