Closed Toadstool Leather w-Red Algae and White Spots

[josephatmbimortgage]

Just relax and let everything settle and don't add anymore supplements. Maybe the tank is trying to fix it's self so wait a week and do all the testing.

-Joseph

[meixner55]

Thanks.
I rechecked my alkalinity today. dKH is 11, which translates into 196.9 ppm KH.
Can't test magnesium -- will have to get a test kit for that.
I'll retest everything in a few days to see if anything changes.

[meixner55]

Update:
Toadstool mushroom slumped over on Friday night, but then it started shedding its clear, top layer (including the red algae looking stuff) and most of its little extensions have come out. I'm worried because it is slumped over, but hopeful with the tiny polyp-like extensions out. Is the leather likely to recover after slumping over? I can send pictures later if that will help.

My alkalinity is going down slowly because I'm not adding any more supplements -- even during top-off. The dKH has dropped a couple of points since last week -- down from 12 to 10. At some point, I'll have to resume supplements (right?), so it appears I'll need to adjust the dosing amount.

Any new suggestions or recommendations for my leather?
Thanks again!

[DaBird47]

How are things today?

[meixner55]

The leather is finally back to normal , standing tall with its polyps extended. It's been looking better and better since I last wrote -- and it finally looks good. Thanks for everyone's help! !