Coral won't grow!

[Myka]

Originally Posted by Metrontech

I do have a proper testing kit, running it now

The tank is 7 weeks old, could be it too eh?

I'll repost my findings

The temp is hovering 78-79

Mike

In a brand new tank like this, you won't see softie growth in only 7 weeks. Once the tank is established, you will notice growth in 7 weeks.

What brand test kits do you have?

[Aquattro]

7 weeks? You're not going to see any noticeable growth in a new tank in 7 weeks.

[Metrontech]

Phosphate - .25
Nitrate - 0
Kh - 89.5 (5)
Calcium - 640
Amonia - 0

[Myka]

Originally Posted by Metrontech

Phosphate - .25
Nitrate - 0
Kh - 89.5 (5)
Calcium - 640
Amonia - 0

API kits are ok for ammonia and nitrate, but they really aren't that good for calcium and alkalinity. I'm doubtful your test kits are accurate, but have you been adding something with calcium in it?

What brand of salt are you using? What supplements are you adding?

In short, Coral Snow makes your skimmer work better, and may or may not help transport nutrients to your corals (depends who you believe).

[Metrontech]

Originally Posted by Metrontech

Phosphate - .25
Nitrate - 0
Kh - 89.5 (5)
Calcium - 640
Amonia - 0

Are these optimal?

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by Metrontech

Are these optimal?

PO4 is a tad high, although I don't know if that's as applicable to softies

[Metrontech]

Originally Posted by Aquattro

PO4 is a tad high, although I don't know if that's as applicable to softies

Which one is that?

Not adding anything and yes my skimmer is working alot better with the snow

I have a new ro/di system on the water is pretty clean like 1ppm at its worst

Should I just be patient? Buy better lights?

[Aquattro]

PO4 is phosphate

[Metrontech]

Is there any way way to get rid of the phosphate?

Or just water changes?