Does anyone know why my BTA isn't opening up? -pics

[smellslikefish]

https://forums.saltwaterfish.com/t/301523/any-idea-why-my-bta-isnt-opening-up-pics
I realized I should have posted this question on this forum.

 

[matt b]

Originally Posted by Smellslikefish
https://forums.saltwaterfish.com/t/301523/any-idea-why-my-bta-isnt-opening-up-pics
I realized I should have posted this question on this forum.
im not gonna be able to help you much on this but every ones gonna ask to same thing, whats your water testing nitrates nitrites all that stuff and dont just say everything is good. and what kind of lights do you have?

 

[smellslikefish]

72gallon
Maroon clown, hippo tang, mandarin, damsel, clean up crew.
I have 4x54 watt t-5 lighting
Trite 0.0
PH 8.8
Trate 5
Alkalinity 300
amonnia 0.0
Salinity 1.022
Temp 78

 

[matt b]

Originally Posted by Smellslikefish
72gallon
Maroon clown, hippo tang, mandarin, damsel, clean up crew.
I have 4x54 watt t-5 lighting
Trite 0.0
PH 8.8
Trate 5
Alkalinity 300
amonnia 0.0
Salinity 1.022
Temp 78
8.8!! thats to high

 

[kat74]

Originally Posted by MaTT B
8.8!! thats to high
I agree!~ That's what caught my eye right away.
SG is also a little on the lower end for inverts...

 

[smellslikefish]

So do you think I should do a water change and slowly raise my SG? Would that help my BTA to open again?
Thanks,

 

[perfectdark]

Originally Posted by Smellslikefish
So do you think I should do a water change and slowly raise my SG? Would that help my BTA to open again?
Thanks,
Check your other post for additional advise....