The Alk does not move much, but have noticed over the last few months it has gone down to about 7. This is why I have started dosing Mag and soda ash. Have raised the MAG = 1400 and ALK = 10. Just checked the ALK today and it was 9.6 after a few days. I agree that the nutrient levels could be higher since my common practice of the past months has been to feed pretty lean. Have increased feeding and target feeding reef roids. Thank You for the advice! BAR is awesome!
Inspected the frogspawn very closely and did not see anything. Had some small polyps of frogspawn growing underneath. Since my tank is just over a year old. It has not gotten any pests that I have seen. No worms that I have seen and none on the frogspawn. Going to continue target feeding and monitoring the MAG and ALK. Will update in about a week and see how things go.
Yes, Adding occasionally.
I strongly recommend acquiring a dosing pump. I’ve liked the kamoer x1 Bluetooth pumps. Only like $60 and will automate your Alk dosing on a regular schedule. Can add mag or ca via your top off or by hand if you only want to buy 1 or two pumps instead of 2-3. Steady Alk is the most important of those 3 imo