New corals. Need some advice.

[ClayWagner]

Just recieved some corals from a local supplier that I know/trust. About 12 different small frags of LPS/SPS. Couple of questions before I drop them in. I'm going to feed my fish and kill the lights to avoid light shock. I also have a temperary frag rack set up to keep them in the highest flow area while they are aclimating. I've purchased a soft/leather frag pack(zoo's, mushrooms, leathers) that have flourished to the point of weed's from this same coral farm. I was in question as to the proper acclimation techniques with LPS/SPS as I'm very new to this field of corals. Fresh water dip? Flatworm eXit dip? etc. Orangte monti cap, green monti digitata, green elkhorn, purple monti digitata, green monti cap, green birdsnest, candy cane, galaxia, acanthastrea lordhowensis appears to be the list given along with some extra unknown assorted ones. Can all these be glued on frag plates open to air? Any special notes about these specific species? Any and all information is much appreciated.

Alk = 11-12 dKh
Calc = 420-440 ppm
PH = 8.2-8.4
Trate < 5 ppm
Phos < .5 ppm

Lighting - dual 175 HQI w/ 2x 54W T5 Act Aquamedic (will keep SPS towards top, LPS a little below SPS)
Flow - 2xHK4 and QO4000 on two Eductors (~33x)
Skimmer - DIY 8" with OTP3000 (similar to RC-180 and rocks my tank )

Clay

And of course, I know how much you guys like pictures so all of those that help will get some :lol:

 

[erbio]

Maybe a mod can move your thread to the SPS forum because they would be able to give you the best answers.

 

[ClayWagner]

I see...well I thought this would classify as a 'Reef Discusion' category. The inquisition is towards both SPS and LPS so I figured this was the most appropriate place. That, and everyone checks this forum the most!