Sps Help

[jmp21677]

I have a terrible time keeping SPS going. I've got great equipment.
50 gallon cube
xr30 pro with t5 suppliment
Nyos skimmer
triton system for dosing

Alk is stable at 7.8 but I still see sps stop polyp extension,lose color and die. Usually within 4 weeks.

i just did an ICP test and I showed high PO4 and Phosphorus. I have no algae growth and had been trying to raise my po4. Nitrates are .4. Does that sound possible? Having hi p04 and no alage? Could that be my problem with SPS?

 

[Eric Cohen]

Welcome to the SPS world of frustration, but huge reward with success...and it will come!

So many path's to success.......check out the Coral Essential Method. I have found it very simple and massively successful. I commend you for coming here for help.....smart move!

Best of luck to you.....we all want pro-grade SPS tanks.....the big win in this hobby!

Regards,

Easy E

 

[Duffer]

Phosphates between .03-.1 is your best bet..also it is just as important to get phosphates stable as alk stability. Thru the last year my phosphates had such bad swings I was losing sps just like you are..once I stabilized my phosphates I have noticed my corals are surviving and are much happier

 

[jmp21677]

Po4 was 0.18
Phosphorus was 60