Help on coral care...

[818]

Ok, so Ill be adding more sps/clam this weekend.

Just wanted to know what levels are good to keep these creatures thriving.

CA
Mag
Alk
etc...

and what type of test/strips? did you guys buy to guide you around these levels. I defintley cannot afford a digital tester.

Thanks

Sam

 

[chalowolf]

Hey Sam,
Ca=350-400
Mag=1250-1350
Alk=11-14
Strontionium=?
As for the tests, I like Salifert Jeffs Exotics carries them.

 

[phatphisher]

i like to keep my Ca levels around 380. the branches grow slower but much thicker. seems to be more natural to me. i get faster growing but much thinner branches in the 400 level.

 

[818]

Thanks!

Wow I never knew diff CA levels can determine stem development!

Yea strontonium there we go!

Thanks

Sam