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Do you think that increased algae growth might be the factor? Was doing some research on the pH problem, if I have increased algae growth that would decrease my CO2 content in my water that would also decrease my carbonic acid in my water. The end result being a rise in pH. Is this logic ok...

My coral isn't doing that well, and water quality is the culprit. Problem: my leather coral is barely hanging on to life. Still quite limp and hanging over. (Last post about leather coral). Ammonia is normal Nitrites are normal Nitrates = 10 Phosphates = .2 Calcium = 360 pH = 8.8 My...

What was your pH? Mine is high, and I can't seem to get it to drop. How constant is your water temperature?

Trying my luck at growing a soft leather coral in my 75 gallon tank. Have 2 10K MH lights. I acclimated the coral as gently and as long as typically stated in every book I've read. It was put in a week ago, and has gone from a nice standing posture to being limp and bent over. I placed the...

That I did not know. Interesting.

I have 2 Bar Gobies that have been swimming harmoniously for a few months now. One of them has doubled in size in comparison of the other. As of a few days ago, they are a bit territorial towards each other like a pair of damsels, and don't interact. Any insights to the new behavior?? Just...

Beaslbob - thanks for the info. Currently I have a 30 watt sylvania fluorescent bulb. Go with another light? If so what do you recommend? The light is clipped onto the edge of the sump, suspended about 5 inches from the water line.

Caulerpa is somewhat green. Some of it is turning brown and dying off. I am getting slime algae growth. How long ball park will it take my tank to mature considering my nitrates have been reading 20 since the beginning of July?

Ok Wikman, I wasn't looking for the smarty answer! :)

So begging a smart answer in retort, what might you suggest as a way to boost nutrients until my tank catches up?

lights are on 24/7

Very new aquarist. Have a 75 gallon marine tank with a 20 gallon sump. Trying to grow macroalgae in the low flow area with little success. Was wondering if the fluorescent light was strong enough, or if the light wavelengths were reaching deep enough.