live rock white spot areas ?????

[bzolnowski]

i have a question in regards to live rock and white patches on it. i have had it in the tank for about two months now. i am trying to put two and two together. my numbers are out of control, nitrites and nitrates and am curious if i have die off or something on my live rock, any thoughts?

 

[michaeltx]

is it hard or soft. if hard it might be bleached coraline algae.
Mike

 

[bzolnowski]

i have not checked to see if its hard or soft, is what you mentioned a good thing or bad?

 

[michaeltx]

if its bleached coraline its iffy. coraline needs light and calcium and a few other things including the cycle but it will come back in time. if its soft it could be sponges.
MIke