I have had the issue with 0 Nitrates and high PO4, which range from .2 to .6 for years. I have been fighting GHA for a very long time. Tank is 2.5 years old. I dont mind the higher PO4, not trying to get down to minimal readings, just balanced as I am trying to rid myself of the GHA. Chaeto in my sump and running a skimmer. I tried the LFS recommended "feed more" solution, but that is what drove my PO4 up over .6 with no increase of NO3, just increase in GHA.
My coralline is trying to come in, but I understand the higher phosphates may be limiting it's growth.
Please tell me if my new plan of attack makes sense;
Hitting this routine every day for a week
Hand removal of algae using syphon hose into sock
Scrubbing rocks to remove all the algae I can
15% WC every day / other day for the last week after I scrub rocks
cut way back on feeding, I only feed frozen PE Mysis and Reef Frenzy (about a total of the size of a single cube twice a day) Eight fish in total with lots of CUC, shrimp and various LPS and encrusting corals. All food gone in 2-3 minutes.
Total setup volume of 130 gal with DT and Sump
I want to fix this naturally and hoping if I get the GHA beat down, my NO3 will be readable.
Am I on the right track or do any of you have any additional suggestions?
Thanks for all your help in advance!
My coralline is trying to come in, but I understand the higher phosphates may be limiting it's growth.
Please tell me if my new plan of attack makes sense;
Hitting this routine every day for a week
Hand removal of algae using syphon hose into sock
Scrubbing rocks to remove all the algae I can
15% WC every day / other day for the last week after I scrub rocks
cut way back on feeding, I only feed frozen PE Mysis and Reef Frenzy (about a total of the size of a single cube twice a day) Eight fish in total with lots of CUC, shrimp and various LPS and encrusting corals. All food gone in 2-3 minutes.
Total setup volume of 130 gal with DT and Sump
I want to fix this naturally and hoping if I get the GHA beat down, my NO3 will be readable.
Am I on the right track or do any of you have any additional suggestions?
Thanks for all your help in advance!