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What are you using for test kits?
I noticed in some of your earlier pics that you don't have any power heads. That was a beautiful tank by the way. Whatever the microbe is that's...
My first thought is that it's a fungus though I can't tell you why. Have you seem it attack other corals this way?
I'm beyond lost.
Well, it seems like you have nitrates and phosphates under control. You should be able to maintain your current perameters with just water changes...
If what Pete says it's correct about the red sea stuff being a carbon source, then it could lead to increased bacteria.
API has given me false readings. Better to use salifert. Some here use red sea but I haven't used it so I can't comment on it. There may be other...
What kits are you using to test? Some kits do a poor job giving true values.The live sand may have some die off resulting in running the cycle. In...
Wow. Really nice. You said you are using a Konica. Is it digital? Great photography. What lens?
Is it possible the it is coralline algae? Most other algae are soft to some degree. + for the red sea test kit. Is Petco the only LFS in your area?...
My thoughts: I doubt that there is any ammonia and if be surprised if there are nitrites. You should have enough rock in there to support the bio...
Looks good. What did you use for rock?
I just thought Matt might be getting bored about now and wanting a new project.
I suspect with the frequency of your water changes the alk will only go in the right direction.
Do you dose alk? Other than that, I'd say the numbers look good.
After giving "like" a try, i have to say I prefer karma. Just seems more appropriate. No big deal, just sayin..
Perhaps the sudden changes? Just a thought.
Good catch Matt. Sounds like an easy thing to miss.
Instant ocean in particular contains phosphate. Really?
OK. I made a decision. Now I'll just second guess myself for the rest of the day.
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