coloring up acros?

[yuzaki]

Hello! I currently have an SPS dominated tank. Would like your advice how do I get and sustain red, pink, blue colors for acros and montipora.

do I need to really dose additives? (they are quite expensive for me)

what other things i can do?

 

[dvanacker]

No you don't need additives other than the major elements: alkalinity,calcium and magnesium. Also water changes will help with trace elements.

I recommend good nutrient removal by a large skimmer, water changes and just good husbandry. Also you need to feed your fish/tank quality foods.

On top of good lighting and flow and stable parameters....this is all that is really NEEDED.

Oh time and patience is also very important.

 

[Reef Bass]

+1 for what he said