I noticed my JTC started to recesses towards the base last week and figured it was due to raising nitrates a little to quick. Tonight i was looking threw my viewer and can now count 5 other pieces that are starting the same symptoms. Recession from the base up.
Alk 7.7
Cal 450
Mag 1400
Phosphates not detectable
Nitrates I believe are 10, could be slightly higher. I can start to see tint top down with my salifert kit. From the side it reads solid 10.
I did remove my rock to catch fish. The corals were out of the water for 10-15 minutes. I did a pretty go job of not stirring up sand but maybe something spiked I'm not sure.
I've checked my mp40 and gyre wetsides. I havent checked the return but i dont see any signs of rust so far. Same for the mixing station. I just ordered a triton kit but that'll probably take too long.
What should my first step be here? Is my alk too low for my nitrate level? I'm thinking of trying to super glue around the death ring but maybe i need to cut them from the base or frag some pieces. I'm worried if i do water changes to bring the nitrates down thats going to add more stress to the system.
Thanks for any input.
Alk 7.7
Cal 450
Mag 1400
Phosphates not detectable
Nitrates I believe are 10, could be slightly higher. I can start to see tint top down with my salifert kit. From the side it reads solid 10.
I did remove my rock to catch fish. The corals were out of the water for 10-15 minutes. I did a pretty go job of not stirring up sand but maybe something spiked I'm not sure.
I've checked my mp40 and gyre wetsides. I havent checked the return but i dont see any signs of rust so far. Same for the mixing station. I just ordered a triton kit but that'll probably take too long.
What should my first step be here? Is my alk too low for my nitrate level? I'm thinking of trying to super glue around the death ring but maybe i need to cut them from the base or frag some pieces. I'm worried if i do water changes to bring the nitrates down thats going to add more stress to the system.
Thanks for any input.