Hey guys, I’m still here, the tank is still running and is doing much better. I have been battling a gnarly dinos outbreak. During this time I lost a lot of livestock. However after many different attempts and methods of beating the dinos I have come out on top.
My parameters have not bottomed out since I’ve been feeding a lot and added another fish. Corals are doing really well and I’ve been adding some new pieces to the tank.
Parameter have been a challenge to keep where I want but I have been successful in keeping my parameters at the levels below.
PO4 0.02-0.08. I aim to be at 0.06 and if I’m at 0.02 I’m trying to raise them.
NO3 2-10 ppm. If nitrates are around 2 ppm like phosphate I’m trying to raise them. However my lasts three tests have been consistent at 10 ppm.
DKH 8.1-9.1.Currently the tank isn’t too demanding but being how important alkalinity is I’m always monitoring.
Like I mentioned the corals have been doing really well. My og bounces are out of control! Huge bubbles and I have way too many right now. Im hovering around 25-30 bounce mushrooms. Sps are also doing well. I haven’t gotten too many high end pieces since I’m taking this “new/rebooted”tank slowly. Polyp extension is really healthy on the sps.
As for feeding I started to mix in some different dry foods. I started with a few Brightwell products. Reef Blizzard XC and LP. Not crazy about the LP my acans and Duncan’s don’t seem too interested. I also picked up Brightwell zooplankton. I’m feeding Zooplanktos S and L.
I still have my UV sterilizer plumbed in with no plans on removing. This was the key in fixing my major issues.
