Coach_SaltCreep
Cody Stephens
@Coach_SaltCreep · 2 months ago

I dont think these guys are happy. My alk admittedly swings from 7.7-8.3 every couple of days. I do weekly water changes(5gal in a 18x18) I dose .75ml Seachem Fusion 2 every 2 days. My salinity is 1.025. Nitrate is right around 5 but phosphate gets a little high 0.20. I dont have a bio bioload but I run a skimmer. Ammonia and nitrite 0.

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User Avatar @ZippyAntelope32 75d

That alk swing might stress those hammers for sure. Try stabilizing it more

User Avatar @Coach_SaltCreep 75d

The hammers are fine...didn't post about the hammers. The photos are the corals that are struggling. Appreciate the input.

User Avatar @Cosh 75d

I’d consider either getting a dosing pump or dosing Fusion 2 more frequently to reduce swings. What is your calcium and magnesium? Those play a role in alk stability as well

User Avatar @SpunkyMoth97 75d

That chalice is poppin tho gotta tame those alk swings for sure!

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