question about ALK level in fallow tank with coral

[flobup]

what ALK level would u all suggest tryng to maintain in this tank with it being fallow. as of the last 6 months its been up and running with idea levels. 8.5 alk 450 calc and 1500 mag.

corals include zoas, a Duncan colony, two hammers, and sadly I dying bubble tip anem. I just cant seem to keep nems alive ):

I also run a sump with a protein skimmer and a fuge with macro algae, is this ok to do with the tank being fallow?

total newb here so any info helps

 

[Hitman]

You keep the same levels. Stability is the key. As for your macro algae some leave it in others take it out. With being fallow I would personally take it out as the nutrients are no longer being introduced from feeding my fish and their poo plus all the water changes generally will control levels while feeding your corals.

 

[Auquanut]

^ Yep. What he said. If you want to keep your fuge going, you could take out most of the macro algae and reduce the lighting to the fuge to just keep it alive.