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http://www.aquarticles.com/articles/management/Lawler_Lymphocystis.html
Probably already had it when you purchased it. Where did you get it? Stress from shipping, bad water probably all contributed to it. If it's in your QT - keep up with the water changes and try adding boosters to the food...
your params are fine - check this link:
http://www.njreefers.org/joomla/index.php?option=com_smf&Itemid=26&topic=8356.0
why do you want to raise the alk/ph more?
The only thing I can think of is whether you measured your ph at night and what was the result?
Better yet - measure it in a cup...