New corals not opening

[Emma_fish]

What test kit are you using, if you don’t mind me asking?

I got the API one

 

[olonmv]

I got the API one

I made the same mistake. I went with Red Sea for p03 N03 alk mag n calcium. Only one I use from API now is ammonia and PH.

 

[olonmv]

I test ammonia and nitrite just for s***s and giggles. I’ve got a evo 13.5 and to my surprise it’s been pretty stable for a few months. Little fluctuations but nothing crazy.........thus far.

 

[Stv]

I would love to see your parameters as I am having the same issue with my Duncan. Purchased four days ago and was huge but since in my tank, nothing…..

here are mine:
PH. 8.0
Nitrates finally up to 3.0ppm
Alk. 12 (fixing slowly with daily water changes)
Cal 440ppm
Phos. .2.0-2.5ppm

 

[Emma_fish]

I have removed that thing off the Duncan now this is what it looks like

 

[SchrutesReefs]

I would love to see your parameters as I am having the same issue with my Duncan. Purchased four days ago and was huge but since in my tank, nothing…..

here are mine:
PH. 8.0
Nitrates finally up to 3.0ppm
Alk. 12 (fixing slowly with daily water changes)
Cal 440ppm
Phos. .2.0-2.5pp

Your phosphates look like multiple typos. Can you confirm?

 

[Stv]

Your phosphates look like multiple typos. Can you confirm?

Sorry. Phone correction.
0.25ppm phos

 

[SchrutesReefs]

I believe that is fairly high. I think around .03-.06 is ideal. I know I’ve read that corals can still thrive in around .1 but you’re at more than double that. Hopefully someone more knowledgable can check in.