dvanacker's 200g SPS tank......
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sahin
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Darryl, a week ago I came across a post of yours whilst reading a thread either on RC or maybe on R 2 R (which I also frequent visit). You posted on someones SPS thread asking how they obtained excellent SPS colours. The post was probably from a couple of years back, forgot how old the post was, but it must have been at least a year or so old.
Anyway, now that you have attained excellent SPS colouration in your own tank; what factor or factors do you think has contributed most to your SPS colour?
I would honestly appreciate if you can take a few minutes to discuss this and throw a few pointers my way.
Many thanks.
Anyway, now that you have attained excellent SPS colouration in your own tank; what factor or factors do you think has contributed most to your SPS colour?
I would honestly appreciate if you can take a few minutes to discuss this and throw a few pointers my way.
Many thanks.
Nice!!! Tis' a good year indeed my friend... Been looking for one locally.
dvanacker
DID I SOUNDS SMRT??
Thanks everyone.
For me the difference now is not lighting, flow or chemistry. I had all those down before but what has really gotten me the colors I was after has been a higher bioload, more FOOD but also just as important better filtration to remove waste before it can break down to harmful NO3 and PO4. I use a large skimmer, more frequent water changes and as use biopellets.
I got the idea of high import of food and high export of waste from reefbum.
Another bonus to this methodology is lots of heathy fat fish....never had that before.
Ha....like most I was probably looking for that magic potion that would make my tank look like a TOTM.
For me the difference now is not lighting, flow or chemistry. I had all those down before but what has really gotten me the colors I was after has been a higher bioload, more FOOD but also just as important better filtration to remove waste before it can break down to harmful NO3 and PO4. I use a large skimmer, more frequent water changes and as use biopellets.
I got the idea of high import of food and high export of waste from reefbum.
Another bonus to this methodology is lots of heathy fat fish....never had that before.
a I was expecting a smaller frag but this will do!!!!!!!Just sharing a pic I took yesterday. It's one of my sunset millepora frags. Picture was taken out of the water (so I got a nice clear one) and the polyps are retracted. Hope you like.
Preach Brother! One of the best methodologies to follow.. Has worked very well for me as well!
M Woodhill
New member
i'm wonderin when the next package of frags will be ready.
dvanacker
DID I SOUNDS SMRT??
That is Kevin Barry's sunset millepora Dave. I've had that one forever as Im sure have you.
The only additive Im using is warner marine ultimate snow to battle the cyano. Cyano free for while now.
Nothing ground breaking. I have omega one flake on fish feeder that goes off twice a day. I feed 2 cubes of PE mysis (the best mysis) two or three times a week. On days when Im not feeding mysis I alternate between NLS pellets and 1/3rd sheets of nori. I used to use a coral food but haven't done that in a few months.
The only additive Im using is warner marine ultimate snow to battle the cyano. Cyano free for while now.
sahin
Ultimate Reefer
Many thanks for your input. Your tank is exceptional and I needed to ask my question. Appreciate your thoughts.
Mike de Leon
New member
I have just been to his house for a couple of amazing frags. His tank is not looking good. It looks absolutely amazing! The colours on everything are just incredible!
3G Scott GT
New member
Gorgeous tank!
therealshark
New member
just read through this thread. everything in your tank is stunning.
i now know where i will be ordering some corals from.
please update us with some more eye candy.. thanks
i now know where i will be ordering some corals from.
please update us with some more eye candy.. thanks
