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Old 10-10-2013, 11:07 PM
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the algae is a nutrient problem not a nitrate problem, high phosphates causes algae problems.
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Old 10-10-2013, 11:22 PM
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well i want add som sps but i know they will be gone in matter of days, already have HOB skimmer for 100 gallon max. Talking about my phos are in the right number 8.0 i dont think that phos can b an issue ?
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Old 10-10-2013, 11:29 PM
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your phos should be 0.3 to 0.8. your ph should be about 8.0 or alkalinity not your phosphate (po4)
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Old 10-10-2013, 11:31 PM
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Ok my bad i will check my phos
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Old 10-11-2013, 12:12 AM
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100% water change... Done, zero nitrates.
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Old 10-11-2013, 12:19 AM
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But it will not crush all my live stock (fish,corals,crabs) i dont really mind i can do 100 water change but do u really think that will finish with my battle?
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Old 10-11-2013, 12:24 AM
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It means that i have to cycle my tank once again ? Wait for ammo and nitrite go to zero?
Is kinda risky ?
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