Ammonia Between 0ppm - 0.25ppm, High Range pH 8.0 and brown stuff

[coralreefexplore]

Thanks for your help and time. What test do y'all recommend?

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[coralreefexplore]

Here is a pic.

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[Zack]

Looks like diatoms to me.

[coralreefexplore]

That started right after I installed my 160w maxspect razor

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[Zack]

Razors have much more light output then the other lights, that in turn can cause diatoms, also are you using RO water?

[coralreefexplore]

Yes. I have the lights set to a max 55%

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[Scutterborn]

Also looks like diatoms to me. I wouldn't sweat it. You've greatly upgraded your lights. It's going to have an effect on the tank. This is one of them.


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[coralreefexplore]

Ok. Thanks.

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[jrossjr79]

Thanks for your help and time. What test do y'all recommend?

CoralReefExplore

There are two different ones I like, Salifert and Nutrafin. While some others swear by Red Sea, I have not tried that one though, so I have no comment.