Open Brain Coral questions

[SWonly]

I have a 125 with a 72" 8x80 watt T5 (single reflector). I have always had soft corals but am interested in keeping an open brain. How easy are these corals and if I got one would I have to worry about the calcium levels. I do a 32 gallon water change every 2 weeks with IO.

 

[TheMcs]

Lighting should be sufficient, place the open brain in the sand. You'll need to watch calcium levels.

 

[ri]

Even with just LR and soft corals, the calcium, alkalinity and pH levels should be checked and adjusted.

ri

 

[ri]

Should have mentioned... you'll also need to target feed your open brain coral a few times per week...

ri

 

[SWonly]

what i mean is if the calcium drops below a certain level will these corals be greatly affected.