My New, Old LPS System.

[michael_cb_125]

Hello everyone!

I currently have a 48x22x18 rimless display that is housing a pair of Apolemichthys arcuatus and two cleaner shrimp. I originally had several large euphyllia colonies and softies but removed them thinking I was going to add other fish. Well, I am missing my corals and want to get back into the reef scene......

Next week is my birthday and I do believe I am going to be getting a Maxspect 27" 10K Razor. So I will have plenty of lighting for the tank. I currently have very low lighting.

My tank is very well established and has amazing amounts of sponge and worm growth. I really think corals will feel right at home..... with one exception.... temperature. My Bandit Angels are my babies and their health comes first, so the tank stays pretty cool. I'd say the average yearly swing is around 65-75. These are extreme lows and highs and are not drastic swings. I'd say the tank averages about 70. How will the majority of the LPS available deal with these temps?

My previous corals did well, but they were only in the tank for a short period, I am wondering what the long term effects would be...

Thanks for any help or suggestions....

~Michael

 

[michael_cb_125]

Here is what I am working with:

Elos 120
Elos Sump and an ATB 840 Cone Skimmer

~Michael

 

[michael_cb_125]

Some old pics

~Michael

 

[greech]

Most LPS are not going to do well sub-70 degrees. They may survive but I would not expect them to reach their full potential.

Beautiful angels!!!!

 

[michael_cb_125]

Thanks greech!

What about LPS corals that are found at greater depths? Wouldn't these be naturally exposed to lower water temps?

~Michael

 

[greech]

Now that you mention it, chalices seem to do best. What I can't say is if it is due to acclimation or if the LPS just can't tolerate the cooler water. You might do better with a longer temp acclimation. Even a drip method will be a pretty quick change from 78 to below -70.

 

[Thunder3]

WHy did you cover that beautiful white Elos fixture with that wood cover? Take the wood cover off.

 

[sqwat]

i personally dont mix angels with any corals they are fine for awile then go rogue all one has to do is take a bite of a soft lps polyp and its over trust me.u can put bandit angels to 75 degrees atleast and thats fine for lps

 

[michael_cb_125]

Thanks for the responses.


~michael

 

[willietang021]

Why not try NPS? They will do great in lower temp water, and they are just as beautiful as LPS. Rhizo, and Dendrophyllia will do ok in lower temp, but need time to adjust because most of them are from seller's tank about 76 degree.

 

[Ian]

I keep a large LPS system around 75 and they do great.

Michael, I'm super jealous of your tank and I'm sure whatever you put in there will do great! Did Rob collect those fish? I'm glad to see you still have them