just wondered on how difficult it actually is to keep sps corals???? is it just a case of keeping your water parameter up to par??? or is there more to it than that? also if there a limit on how many you can keep together or can you have as many as you like providing room on the rockwork? i have just set up my third marine system its been up and running for 6-7 weeks now so i will be looking to start adding some sps corals when my water parameters are up to scratch? any support will be appreciated!!!!
keeping sps
- Thread starter pezza50
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Water, lighting and stability are all key aspects for keeping sps. Water quality and physical space are more the limiting factors, and if you do it right, they'll grow and you'll be trimming stuff constantly to keep things from touching.
Personally I'd let some more time elapse on your 6-7 week system before introducing hard corals. That tank is may not even be done with its initial cycle yet.
Eventually start with one or two of the easier, more forgiving varieties like Montipora capricornus (plating), Montipora digitata (sticks), and Acropora formosa (stick). Go slowly and don't succumb to the desire to fill the tank up right off the bat.
Personally I'd let some more time elapse on your 6-7 week system before introducing hard corals. That tank is may not even be done with its initial cycle yet.
Eventually start with one or two of the easier, more forgiving varieties like Montipora capricornus (plating), Montipora digitata (sticks), and Acropora formosa (stick). Go slowly and don't succumb to the desire to fill the tank up right off the bat.
Depends on your lighting and on the coral in question, as to position in the tank.
I would say as regards water parameters, don't underestimate the diligence it take to maintain stability, generally it also requires a fair amount equipment. By no means do you need to go to Harvard to pull it off, but it's a commitment.
I would say as regards water parameters, don't underestimate the diligence it take to maintain stability, generally it also requires a fair amount equipment. By no means do you need to go to Harvard to pull it off, but it's a commitment.
tankaddict
New member
I only temp acclimate then drop them in the tank, don't forget to dip them first though. LFS are known to carry all kind of bugs you dont want your tank to catch.
That was my point, keeping water "stable and clean" requires some extra effort, that effort needs to be consistent and constant. Nothing else we grow in tanks requires the attention to detail that sps needs.
r-balljunkie
Registered Reefer
everyone has a differing opinion, but i suggest waiting a year before you attempt sps. your tank needs some time to harden and parameters to settle.
i would start with a small piece of monti cap or bali slimer from a local reefers tank. these two are really hard to kill...not impossible, but hard.
if you have some success in keeping starter corals, go ahead and venture out.
one thing that will help your tank along is using live sand from an established tank, in my experience.
best of luck
C
