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    Looks like it's clustered in one area, so maybe P...

    Looks like it's clustered in one area, so maybe P coming out of the rock there. Would explain other algae going away, and this one growing.
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    Yes I've been feeding back about a handful per...

    Yes I've been feeding back about a handful per day.
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    I've tested mine a few times and it's about nsw...

    I've tested mine a few times and it's about nsw values.
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    Well I'm no expert in corals; as long as your...

    Well I'm no expert in corals; as long as your nutrients are low then I'm happy :)

    However if you want to test your low-nutrient idea, then just start feeding some liquid coral food.
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    No, too fast. There is some other problem.

    No, too fast. There is some other problem.
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    In addition, a "beach skimmer", like a real...

    In addition, a "beach skimmer", like a real skimmer, does not remove any urea/ammonia at all. None.

    Worse, any food particles "up on the beach" rot, and put more nutrients into the water, which...
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    It is indeed very natural.

    It is indeed very natural.
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    Detritus does not last long; is consumed by...

    Detritus does not last long; is consumed by bacteria within weeks. So it does not build up. It is possible however to add it more quickly that it is consumed. One thing about relying on...
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    Not really interested in what people think. Only...

    Not really interested in what people think. Only interested in getting them to understand how natural systems work.
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    Means that the food you put in, and the stuff...

    Means that the food you put in, and the stuff collecting, is the same.
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    Just stop feeding detritus.

    Just stop feeding detritus.
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    I prefer scrubbing-only. No work, no water...

    I prefer scrubbing-only. No work, no water change, no buying things, no changing things, and no nuisance algae. Just need a strong enough scrubber. Natural too.
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    Bacterial Cleavage was the term I was looking for...

    Bacterial Cleavage was the term I was looking for a few month ago. Darn marketing, taking months away from the fun stuff :)
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    bald spots on the rocks is the key indicator.

    bald spots on the rocks is the key indicator.
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    Try feeding more again.

    Try feeding more again.
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    Flow has nothing to do with it. If your scrubber...

    Flow has nothing to do with it. If your scrubber is growing good, then it's working well.
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    Because their P is already out of the rocks. ...

    Because their P is already out of the rocks.

    Screen pics would help, but I'm pretty sure even without them.
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    Low P has nothing to do with flow of P from rocks...

    Low P has nothing to do with flow of P from rocks to scrubber. You could have a river of P flowing.

    Anyway, it should get better over weeks.
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    P does not start coming out until P in the water...

    P does not start coming out until P in the water is low. Once P starts coming out, it takes longer if your scrubber is weaker.
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    Looks exactly like phosphate coming out of rocks....

    Looks exactly like phosphate coming out of rocks. Can go on for a year.

    How often do you need to clean the glass?
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