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Unread 11/12/2017, 08:38 PM   #5
SaltmanBasssa
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Originally Posted by SaltmanBasssa View Post
Guys -

Some wonky parameters I am trying to figure out.

Tank: red sea reefer 450 (92 gal), Radion XR30w, Reef Octopus Regal 150-int,
Sal: 1.0245 (32.5 - Apex)
Temp: 77.8 (Apex)
PHOS: 0 - API kit
Nitrate: 0 -API kit
Calc:450 -Red Sea
PH: 8.18 (Apex probe)

Here we go: Alk - 9.5-9.8, Mag: 1800! Yes, 1800! (both RED SEA kit)

I've been running the tank for about 10 months, have seen SPS very healthy (mushrooms, leathers), any LPS - bubble, open brain, have all suffered greatly. Also, no healthy Coraline algae growth (desired) at all.

TONS of "pineapple" sponges in the sump!

Using AquaForest Sea Salt, however, not performing regular water changes (only occasional)- RODI

Would love some help and recommendations -

THANKS!
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Originally Posted by bertoni View Post
I might consider some water changes with a lower-magnesium salt product, but those levels are fine as is. Is there any coralline in the tank at all? You might need to seed the tank with a variety that will grow with the lighting that you have. I had issues with that when I upgraded lighting on a small tank.
Bertoni - what type of "seed" coraline would you recommend under LED's? is there a specific I might need to seed with? Might I consider some additional 'live rock' already seeded?

thanks for the advice - currently NO coraline is visible in the tank.


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