first sps?

[Fishkeeper44]

I have a branch of rock that I am going to put a sps on. it is about 5 inches from the surface of the water with lots of flow and I have current marine orbit pro LEDs. what would be a good sps be to put there? how fast would it grow? my nitrates are 40 right now but I am looking for protein skimmers and I will do another 15 gallon water change soon.

 

[DerNaschkatze]

Get the nitrates as low as possible. 40 is even high for many soft corals.

That being said, it depends on what spa you want. I'd start with a monti cap if you can. Easiest and one of the fastest growers. Lots of light and stronger water is preferable, but they can adapt to just about anywhere in a tank. You will just have better color at those conditions.

 

[Cosmojo]

Not as low as possible for nitrates, I would say around 5-15 with a functioning sump is when I have seen the best growth, but 15 is as high as I would go.

 

[Fishkeeper44]

thanks!