Nano Tank-Reactor, Vinegar Dosing or both?

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OK, I have a 20-long and a sump. I have been battling GHA. I only feed 2-3 times a week and I cut off the pumps and feed a mixture of frozen and Reef Chili. I really don't think I am overfeeding, but I do lose a lot of CUC. I see little hermit corpses when I do water changes. Nitrates and phosphates are low, but I think they are locked up in the algae.

I just did a manual removal and rescape. My tank isn't big enough for a tang or sea hare. Considering an urchin.

I am also considering a mini reactor or dosing vinegar or both. I know my smaller volume means less room for error. I'm doing weekly 25% water changes and dosing Red Sea A, B, and C.

I'm not doing vodka because I would need to start out at .1 ml/day and I would rather use the vinegar.
Is one of the two options better in terms of more room for error, or should I do both?
 
Can you break up the GHA and test for phosphates again.

I had the same issue years ago. The phos. (fuel) was locked up in the GHA, thus tricking test kits.

Started tumbling (simmering) a tiny amount of Rowaphos in it's own, dedicated reactor, and have never seen GHA return again.

(lol)
I love GFO, but loathe... ;Sour any form of carbon dosing.
 
Thanks. this will be a dedicated reactor and I can certainly look into that and give it a try.
 

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