Need help guys low parameters

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hi guys i could do with some help i have some montipora that is bleaching can anyone help i think my
parameters are low i will post them below can you guys take a look and offer any advice please i am looking into dosing ( All for reef) looking for any advice please guys

todays test

temp 26
calcium 480
magnesium 1275
DKH 7.0
ammonia 0
nitrite 0
nitrates 5.0
phosphate 0.03
ph 8.2

i am using MARINE LAB test kits
 
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Check your light as the numbers aren't that bad.....
thank you i am currently running the nicrew 100w at 50% blue for 12 hours i dont have a par reader at this moment in time so can not test par as i think this may be the biggest problem at the moment
 

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Looks fine to me

I would be fine with those numbers on a 2 month old tank

If you don't like those numbers, find a salt mix that mixes to what you want

And dose new saltwater

That should carry one for about a year

/shrug
 

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I would agree that your numbers are fine. Also that you should wait a spell before putting corals in. But for 2 months in, your parameters are great. It could be argued that your ALK is a little low, but for now you're good. Just let your tank cook a while longer.
 

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Your parameters are great, actually. I don’t see anything chemistry-wise that would cause a Montipora to bleach.

Do you have enough flow?
 

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