[Help] Getting chemistry correct for Euphillya

[Stooby0420]

Hey guys! I have a 55gal tank with softies. I’m wanting to add some euphillya in the future, what steps should I take for my water chemistry to make sure they thrive? I have attached the results of my latest water test. Thanks!

 

[ccole]

I have always kept my alkalinity around 8.0 and calcium around 420 to avoid burnt tips for SPS. I don’t think this is a requirement for LPS though, and so it probably won’t matter. Stability is more important if you can keep those numbers consistently.

Your nutrient levels are too high. I would aim for no higher than 25 for nitrate. I would try to get phosphate no higher than .2. I add GFO any time mine gets above .15 personally.

I know some people keep LPS easily at higher nutrients. I’ve seen mine negatively effected (bleaching, recession) at over 25 nitrate and .3 phosphate so I don’t recommend it.

 

[Uncle99]

Those are fine except phosphate.
I think you mean 0.08ppm phosphate, if not, too high.
Keep them stable day to day, that’s the trick.

 

[Stooby0420]

Those are fine except phosphate.
I think you mean 0.08ppm phosphate, if not, too high.
Keep them stable day to day, that’s the trick.

I believe it is at .08 I just finished using chemiclean to help get rid of cyano and have since done a 20% water change. I go to my lfs to get my water tested so it could have been an error from the worker.

 

[ccole]

Are you using RO water or tap?

 

[Stooby0420]

Are you using RO water or tap?

Tap, I live in an apartment so it’s not quite possible for me to run an rodi unit.

 

[Lavey29]

Tap, I live in an apartment so it’s not quite possible for me to run an rodi unit.

Sure you can. Just set the unit on your counter. Connect main water input line to faucet. Have waste line in a bucket to use dirty water for plants and your clean line into a simple 5g container. Put unit away in closet when done. Mine is portable 4 stage.

 

[ccole]

Tap, I live in an apartment so it’s not quite possible for me to run an rodi unit.

There is an RO unit on amazon (RO buddy) that screws directly onto your faucet. It's not the fastest, but it does bring you down to 0 TDS. If you have an LFS, they also sometimes sell RO water.

You may struggle to keep LPS if you use tap water. They're more sensitive than soft corals. RO will also likely help with any algae problems you may have.

 

[Stooby0420]

There is an RO unit on amazon (RO buddy) that screws directly onto your faucet. It's not the fastest, but it does bring you down to 0 TDS. If you have an LFS, they also sometimes sell RO water.

You may struggle to keep LPS if you use tap water. They're more sensitive than soft corals. RO will also likely help with any algae problems you may have.

It this the one? https://www.chewy.com/aquatic-life-...XVWcLoY_wGYYWE2bu60TPTuYczm_QCXQaAo-MEALw_wcB

 

[ccole]

It this the one? https://www.chewy.com/aquatic-life-ro-buddie-four-stage/dp/146155?utm_source=google-product&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=12789772272&utm_content=Aquatic Life&utm_term=&gbraid=0AAAAADmQ2V2y38mzqc61eTyr3Mg8cJ7Xl&gclid=Cj0KCQiAgribBhDkARIsAASA5bss5LU51IiPNjx1snGpQkyXVWcLoY_wGYYWE2bu60TPTuYczm_QCXQaAo-MEALw_wcB

Yes, that looks right!

 

[Spare time]

Hey guys! I have a 55gal tank with softies. I’m wanting to add some euphillya in the future, what steps should I take for my water chemistry to make sure they thrive? I have attached the results of my latest water test. Thanks!

Nitrate and phosphate are too high (phosphate especially as that is VERY high). pH is low but not deadly (more just not ideal). I also agree an rodi unit is ideal and try to lower those two.

 

[ScubaSnacks]

I've been pleasantly surprised with my RO buddy. Mine is hooked up to a faucet. I've used it about 4 months now and checked today when filling my ATO it was 0 ppm. Use it for 10% WC and 5 gals on ATO weekly on my 40B.