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GFO is granulated ferric oxide a phosphate remover. The brown algae could be dinoflagelates. You definitely will need GFO ofr some other phosphate...
Definitely dip the zoas in an iodine solution every 3 of 4 days for 2 weeks. I think the creature you mentioned could be a type of nudi.
Clean all of your equipment out to get rid of detritus accumulating. Make sure you include all lines.
If it is hair algae then hermit crabs will help get it off the corals. Remove as mush as you can manually using a toothbrush on the rock and...
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It took time for it to get in the shape it is and will take time to recover. Just be very aggressive in keeping it clean.
That probably should be good, you could go a week in extreme cases.
That's OK, the temp on the reefs that most of the corals come from are around 85.
Yes that will help, and follow the advise we are offering as best you can with your busy schedule. Good luck in your sports
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What size tank do you have?
Using GFO will help control the phosphate. If you are using frozen food, rinse it before feeding the fish. Clean all equipment thoroughly to remove...
Your problems are right there with your nitrate and phosphate numbers. You should be at 10 or less on nitrate and below .05 on phosphate. How often...
As long as both units are 8 to 10" above the water you should be OK. You will definitely need to acclimate your tank to the new light.
What are your pH, alkalinity, calcium, magnesium, nitrate and phosphate levels at? When was the last time you changed bulbs?
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Phosphate should be below .05ppm.
You can have them all but you must get the right kind of light to handle the most light requiring coral and then place the rest in the appropriate...
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I would like to congratulate for spending the time to correct your mistakes. I think that if you tell us what your issues are and how you have...
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