New To SPS

[Gotzegot28]

hey y'all,
im interested in getting my first sps over the summer break so i can care for it.
i have a combined total of 1300 gph for my 40 gallon tank in powerheads. my water quality is pristine, pretty stable and the tank is finally a year old. i have xenia, a torch, a kenya tree and some zoas currently.
what would be a tolerant coral to get?
ps the moral color the better. also im on a tight budget so not toomany pricey things.

thanks!

Gotzegot:rollface::fish1:

 

[Fish Everywhere]

- Montipora Capricornis
- Montipora Digitata
- Seriatopora Hystrix
- Acropora Yongei


These are some of the hardiest SPS that most will agree on, of course, there are exceptions but this gives you a place to start and some variety... I would highly suggest you to get a bit more flow, and ideally DC powerheads. It would be helpful if you posted your parameters as well. Good luck

 

[Gotzegot28]

nit (both) 0
ammonia 0
phos too low to measure
salin 1.025
ph 8.1
temp 76

here are my params

 

[jbvdhp]

You also need to test the big three: Alk, ca, and Mg too


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[Fish Everywhere]

You also need to test the big three: Alk, ca, and Mg too


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:lol:+1... I was already assuming those were your parameters when I said "post parameters". I was talking about Calcium, Alkalinity, and Magnesium, not NH4, NO2, NO3, etc..

 

[Gotzegot28]

Ok. My alk is at 12. Im getting mag test (i dont dose) and my calcium ia 500

 

[Fish Everywhere]

I like my alk around 6.5 min. and 8 max, although many run higher than that. I would definitely not go higher than 9-10, but heck, anecdotal experience means nothing in the grand scheme of things....

I can, however, tell you that your calcium should be around 420-450, with 415 being minimum and 470 being maximum I would prefer. So definitely drop your calcium a bit.

Magnesium should be fine if those are your alk and calcium, but just test it to be sure. Magnesium ratio should be 1:3 for Mag:Cal

 

[jbvdhp]

:lol:+1... I was already assuming those were your parameters when I said "post parameters". I was talking about Calcium, Alkalinity, and Magnesium, not NH4, NO2, NO3, etc..

LOL - although it is important to know NO3/PO4 too.


I'd keep your Alk lower, OP. I like mine in the 8-8.5 range.

 

[Gotzegot28]

yeah. ok. i will probably get the corals next week. will keep you guys posted with photos. thanks for the help

 

[ReefBum]

I would be careful if you really have 0 nitrates and undetectable phosphates. If that is the case then your SPS will starve due to lack of nutrients. I like to have a lot of fish since fish poop can be beneficial to corals. I like to keep a "slightly" dirty tank with some nitrate and barely detectable phosphate.

 

[Gotzegot28]

I feed my corals. Will that solve the problem?

 

[ReefBum]

I feed my corals. Will that solve the problem?

Yes, using aminos or other coral food is a good idea in an ultra low nutrient system.

 

[Gotzegot28]

Ok. Ill get myself some acropower amino and i already feed the supernate from my regular food.

 

[Jbsoccer06]

When it comes to sps don't chase numbers!! Find that spot ur tank likes to settle at and keep it there. Most important thing is stability