Tenuis polyp extension

[brianxcheng]

My water parameter

No3 0
Po4 0.02
AK 8.5
CA 450
Mg 1410
Size 120G
Hanna checker

I m try to boost up my No3 start from zero, start adding the KZ AA 4 drop daily & FM elementals N 4ml daily. So far my no3 still remaining zero, but I notice the Tunis the polyp extension a bit more than before.

I just wondering does the Tenuis will more favourable in higher No3 thank

Or anyone can share how to colour up and increase the polyp extension thank

 

[billyocean]

PE looks fine to me. There's no hard lines on p04 or n03 except you don't want zero. I'm usually around .1ish po4 and 15-30 n03. If there was no bottom out risk for me then lower numbers would be just fine. Itasreally more of a buffer than anything...so as to not zero out.

 

[jackson6745]

I always saw better pe with some measurable level of nitrates. The risk is all on the non-existent side. I don’t see a reason to not have a sustained readable level unless your coral growth keeps sucking it down.
I also notice a big increase in PE since feeding benepets. IMO your PE is fine

 

[brianxcheng]

now I just not sure the balance point of the No3, maybe just keep checking and watch the SPS feedback. Does you guys have experience on this thank

 

[Tuffloud1]

I always saw better pe with some measurable level of nitrates. The risk is all on the non-existent side. I don’t see a reason to not have a sustained readable level unless your coral growth keeps sucking it down.
I also notice a big increase in PE since feeding benepets. IMO your PE is fine

I’ve been hearing a lot about benepets lately. Are you feeding the “benereef” powder or pellets?

 

[jackson6745]

now I just not sure the balance point of the No3, maybe just keep checking and watch the SPS feedback. Does you guys have experience on this thank

I always liked 10-15ppm, everyone does it differently.

 

[jackson6745]

I’ve been hearing a lot about benepets lately. Are you feeding the “benereef” powder or pellets?

I only used the powder. Haven’t tried pellets yet

 

[Tuffloud1]

I only used the powder. Haven’t tried pellets yet

Do you broadcast feed? Turn power heads/return pump off? Notice any increase or decrease in PO4/NO3?

 

[47aquatics]

While your PE looks fine You will most likely get that fluffiness with some nitrates in the water (if you can keep around 4 nitrates at least) and 0.03 phos you will get the best results (but the flow is also very important in my experience for PE) is it getting a lot of strong mixed flow ?

Finally for color , once you up your nitrates you should see color start to come in around a month of holding some steady nitrate and phos at least 0.02-0.03 then full color within a few months maybe 3 / 4 months depending on all other factors

Sometimes it can take 5/6 months depending on tenuis

what lights are you running ?

 

[jackson6745]

Do you broadcast feed? Turn power heads/return pump off? Notice any increase or decrease in PO4/NO3?

I’ll usually broadcast feed and shut down the flow for 15 minutes. No nitrate or po4 spike.

 

[brianxcheng]

 

[Biff0rz]

your PE looks great imo

 

[ReeferZ1227]

PE looks good.

Do a WC and see if PE gets better.

If it does, you can do an ICP and experiment with correcting any traces that are low and see if it gets better.

Keep in mind it may be even better in the middle of the night vs middle of the day.