So after some closer inspection of my SPS corals I noticed that they are starting to bleach at the base. I think I was over confident and bought some pricier corals that my tank wasn't ready for. My parameters have been pretty stable so I'm thinking the only issues is a problem with phosphates as I do have what looks to be hair algae growing on the back wall. I bought a phosphate reactor and am going to run some GFO but it won't be here for probably another week.
Considering how slow it's progressing is it possible to reverse the STN or at leas stop it in it's tracks if I get the phosphates down to zero (if that's the problem). The corals still look pretty good at the moment.
Also, as an alternative would it be fair to try and sell them to someone who has a stable tank who might be able to nurse them back to health. If so, what would a fair price be? I paid $80 for the combo green and purple acro and $60 for the Ora bird of paradise. The pic of the bird of paradise was after the lights were out for a bit. During the day the polyps extend like crazy.
Considering how slow it's progressing is it possible to reverse the STN or at leas stop it in it's tracks if I get the phosphates down to zero (if that's the problem). The corals still look pretty good at the moment.
Also, as an alternative would it be fair to try and sell them to someone who has a stable tank who might be able to nurse them back to health. If so, what would a fair price be? I paid $80 for the combo green and purple acro and $60 for the Ora bird of paradise. The pic of the bird of paradise was after the lights were out for a bit. During the day the polyps extend like crazy.