Hammer started to split, now struggling

[MohrReefs]

Hello all, I had a hammer for about 5 months now. It was doing great with great extension. Both heads were splitting, one into two and one was splitting three ways! Now all of a sudden the tentacle extension seems lackluster and one head is slightly receding. All other lps are fine. Its in moderate flow and low to moderate lighting. It is on a rock with gsp and I can say this started to happen as the gsp got closer to the hammer. Is it chem warfare doing it? Should I re-dip my hammer for possible flat worms?
Can post params in about 2 hours.

 

[BlennyTime]

How close is the GSP? Do you have a pic you can share?

 

[PicassoClown04]

Agreed pic would be helpful. Water chemistry hasnt changed, no new chemicals, lights, or salts?

 

[MohrReefs]

Here's a picture. The only light change that has happened was an acclimation mode two weeks ago for new frags. This was occurring before that.

I did have a nitrate spike as well a couple weeks ago. But again, this occurred prior to that

 

[MohrReefs]

Agreed pic would be helpful. Water chemistry hasnt changed, no new chemicals, lights, or salts?

Can't speak to Chems or salt, I buy water from my LFS.

 

[PicassoClown04]

That tissue recession isn’t good, in my experience, LFS water is unreliable and often varies from batch to batch depending on who mixes it, etc. After a hammer loses tissue it dies rapidly. I would test your perams immediately.

 

[MohrReefs]

That tissue recession isn’t good, in my experience, LFS water is unreliable and often varies from batch to batch depending on who mixes it, etc. After a hammer loses tissue it dies rapidly. I would test your perams immediately.

Unfortunately mixing isn't really an option for me. Ill do some tests and post here.

 

[PicassoClown04]

Unfortunately mixing isn't really an option for me. Ill do some tests and post here.

There are under the sink RO units that work well for apartment/small space situations if that’s your issue. I hope you figure out your water soon, even if you can buy RODI water from your LFS then mix your own salt that would be better

 

[MohrReefs]

Salinity was a little high, I need to recalibrate my refractomer.
Salinity was about 1.028
Nitrates 5ppm
temp 78
Calc 496
Alkalinity 162 ppm or 9.057 dkh
Phosphates are .4

 

[MohrReefs]

Phosphates are super high. I have some phosguard I can add in.

 

[MohrReefs]

Can anyone confirm if its probably the phos?

 

[((FORDTECH))]

Can anyone confirm if its probably the phos?

Yes phosphates are definitly to high and with combination of pretty high salt could be the issue 1.025-6 and .04 phos would be better

 

[MohrReefs]

Yes phosphates are definitly to high and with combination of pretty high salt could be the issue 1.025-6 and .04 phos would be better

Gfo or phosguard? Whats the best option? I'm afraid if I do more water changes I'll bottom out my nitrates and create a whole new issue.

 

[((FORDTECH))]

Gfo or phosguard? Whats the best option? I'm afraid if I do more water changes I'll bottom out my nitrates and create a whole new issue.

I use gfo make sure to start with a lot less then recommended amount cause gfo seem to be more potent then you think.

 

[graeve11]

Here's a picture. The only light change that has happened was an acclimation mode two weeks ago for new frags. This was occurring before that.

I did have a nitrate spike as well a couple weeks ago. But again, this occurred prior to that

I know this is old but can I get an update.