Brittany
After six days straight of water changes to normalize my salinity, these are my parameters. My phosphate just won't stay down. I have chemipure going in my filters. Should I start using phosphate-e? I'm not sure if anyone has any other ideas.
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@BrittsReef
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I would have to figure out plumbing for a sump as my tank can't be drilled (tempered glass). I'm definitely open to it but would have to figure out the logistics.
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Your parameters are ok now and much better. IMO just let your corals get use to your parameters. Don’t test or change anything for a few days. Just giving your tank some stability and time to bounce back can go a long way. Corals don’t like fast changes.
I shouldn't worry about my phosphates? My nem looks awful too 😕
Hmm so I see they are higher than before you did your water changes. I would cut back on feeding to probably half of what you currently are. Main source of phosphates and nitrates are from feeding. If you are adding any type of coral food I’d also stop that. Phosphate-e might good an ok short term solution though I’ve never used that.
I've been told I need a skimmer for phosphate-e, which I don't have. Do you have any experience with chemipure or phosguard?
I have not used either. But yeah a skimmer is certainly the best route but you’d have to go down the whole rabbit whole of creating a sump 🙃
I'm wondering if there's a HOB style skimmer?
I do see some online. I’m not sure how efficient but may be a good options if you don’t go with a sump
there is, but more sit in the tank style if you dont have a refuge