Adding SPS to reef.

[booyaa138]

I'm looking to start adding some SPS corals to my tank. Right now I have LPS and Soft corals. Was thinking about buying this from LiveAquria

http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/...pack-aquacultured?pcatid=2615&c=747+2662+2615

Anybody order this before? What is you think?

 

[billdogg]

I've not ordered that specific frag pack, but the couple of times I ordered from them I was very satisfied.

Details on your tank?

 

[ReefMaster48]

Never ordered from LA, but heard they are very good.

Check out Pacific East Aquaculture. Great store inside, and great online site. Well worth it!

 

[booyaa138]

Details of tank:

125 display with 40 gal. breeder sump. Tank has been up and running for 2 1/2 years.
Lighting is a LED and T5 setup. FLow is 2 XF250 Gyre's. Corals I have now are 2 hammers, frogspawn,
Acans, Zoas, Toadstool leather, Devils hand leather, Lobo,
Mushrooms,and a red monti cap. Everything is doing awesome!

I haven't check my parameters in a few weeks but when I did everything was in a good range(don't remember exact numbers) Only supp. I add is Kalk to my top off water.

 

[billdogg]

With the leathers, your SPS could have some issues. Leathers secrete turpines as a form of chemical warfare against stony corals. A good skimmer, carbon, and water changes will help.

Hth!

 

[booyaa138]

sorry I forgot to add. I have a Vertex Omega 150 skimmer and I have a BRS carbon reactor. Water changes are done every 2 to 3 weeks. 20 gallons at a time.

 

[ktownhero]

Almost all of the corals in my tank are from LA -- They are great. Good quality, good prices and a guarantee you can't beat. It's essentially no-risk coral shopping because they absolutely stand-by their offer to refund you if something doesn't survive even after a couple weeks.

 

[HBtank]

I almost always use LA/DD, refunds are as hassle free as you can get, and the experience is good all around. I only needed to use that refund process once, so good livestock too!

 

[outssider]

be wary of poccilipora .....once it's happy and growing it will shoot babies out all over your tank....

 

[booyaa138]

thanks guys for the feedback. I'm going to order the above pack and a few fish after Christmas.

 

[Reefpuck]

Got a few from LA recently. Colors were decent with the exception of one (strawberry shortcake) which is Brown. I'm guessing it'll color back up.

Overall good experience though.