R randyciv03 New member Apr 4, 2021 #1 Joined Aug 10, 2020 Messages 9 Likes 3 Points 3 Apr 4, 2021 #1 Tips on some of my SPS seem to be dying. They seem to have a brown algae on the tips. Pulp extension is still throughout. Any thoughts? alk - 9 Cal - 425 Nitrate - 4 PO4 - .28
Tips on some of my SPS seem to be dying. They seem to have a brown algae on the tips. Pulp extension is still throughout. Any thoughts? alk - 9 Cal - 425 Nitrate - 4 PO4 - .28
Emac909 Member Apr 4, 2021 #2 Joined Jan 23, 2011 Messages 8,510 Likes 2,448 Points 83 Location Perris 92571 My Tank Build Apr 4, 2021 #2 Burnt tip is usually high alk. Maybe try getting a different alk test done. Hit up a local reef buddy near you and see if he’ll let you barrow his alk test to see if yours is accurate
Burnt tip is usually high alk. Maybe try getting a different alk test done. Hit up a local reef buddy near you and see if he’ll let you barrow his alk test to see if yours is accurate
joseserrano Member 2020 Contributor Apr 4, 2021 #3 Joined Nov 6, 2013 Messages 5,497 Likes 1,842 Points 83 Location Santa Ana/Tustin Apr 4, 2021 #3 That phosphate is also too high for that nitrate ratio. Make sure you are dosing the Alk into a high flow area where it can mix in and not burn stuff
That phosphate is also too high for that nitrate ratio. Make sure you are dosing the Alk into a high flow area where it can mix in and not burn stuff