Multiple SPS's ,,, let the weak fall

[brad65ford]

So most of us (me included) may not know where or what type conditions each and every one of our corals came from to keep them strong healthy and growth. We basically go by trial and error/history and what others have done for success. We also know some coral will adapt to new or different conditions of their environments. As coral pet owners most of us like to have different corals species / colors etc... right! One thing I keep catching myself doing is thinking there is something wrong with the system because at times one or more of the corals may not seem health. My mind things maybe its from x,y or z i did (what every has changed to the system) list would be possible water change, filter change, to much food, not enough food, water flow, lighting, nutrient level, alk, cal, mag etc.. etc.. list goes on and on.) And the only reason for this would be if there is one or multiple corals they do not look health. What I (possible others) don't focus on is that there are other corals that are doing extremely well regardless that these few aren't doing well.

With this said, should we let them fall/fail (die) and focus on the one you have successfully keep and growing or change the system to get all of them to strive? I think i really need to take a step back and right down the corals that are doing well and the ones they are very finicky in my system. Might be a better indicator that there isn't anything wrong with the system for the majority of the coral populations.

Sorry just rambling.

 

[Jettareefer]

I've taken this approach on a few pieces, for example I have a small mini colony of the red dragon which has grown from a 1/4" to 3" in 8 months and the colors great he's my canary so to speak. On the other hand there's other corals in my tank which are said the be easy to color up and grow(Ora borealis, pink lemonade) that haven't done much in terms of growth and faded. My tanks very stable and with that said I take step back. I don't mind waiting. Trying to change things for one coral has the potential of damaging the whole tank. Being in this hobby for 11 years it's very rare to have every coral at 100% HTH -Addison

 

[Jettareefer]

I've taken this approach on a few pieces, for example I have a small mini colony of the red dragon which has grown from a 1/4" to 3" in 8 months and the colors great he's my canary so to speak. On the other hand there's other corals in my tank which are said the be easy to color up and grow(Ora borealis, pink lemonade) that haven't done much in terms of growth and faded. My tanks very stable and with that said I take step back. I don't mind waiting. Trying to change things for one coral has the potential of damaging the whole tank. Being in this hobby for 11 years it's very rare to have every coral at 100% HTH -Addison

Edit: I know you are probably looking for a more technical response but I've had better luck with the laid back method lol.

 

[likefish]

I like to celebrate my successes and move on with the failures. I cant grow a carolinia to save my life! I have tried 3. I have lots of SPS that love my tank and conditions therefore I am leaving alone and have given up on carolinias in this system. Im ok with that!

I cant grow zoas in my SPS display but they grow fantastic in my frag tank that is connected. ????????? I don't understand but im not going to change conditions in a successful tank to try and make them (zoas) happy.

I remain jealous of the monster tanks where everything thrives but I also suspect that in those thanks there have been failures along the way.