Please help... SPS keeping sucks!
- Thread starter Manwolf
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Have you checked for flatworms? Humour me and do a dip and see if anything falls of the acros. In my battles with flatworms I've seen them start with the tips & work their way down. Once in the water column I think they just start eating wherever they happen to land.
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rob.mwpropane
New member
I'm very new to sps too, but my birdsnest has done the same thing. I'm almost sure it was my fault for not acclimation to new light. I didn't even ask the guy where be had it in his tank, and I did lack flow, but that's not the case now. And 2 mp40w es and a slower acclimation and I think things are turning around. I'm almost positive I burned it, and had less than adequate flow. Best of luck.
Sullyman
Premium Member
The light's moved up and now you have the flow. If your Ph is lower than you like try getting some decent surface water movement, not necessarily with the MP10 but one of the smaller power heads. If you don't see improvement then we'll need to take a closer look at your water. What bulbs are you using, forgot to ask?
Toadally
New member
It's probably a combination of lighting and flow. Exactly how far are the corals from the light source? Is that 17 inches from the corals or the top of the tank?
Also, there is nothing wrong with using API test kits. I've used them for over a year and while trying different brands....they came up as the most accurate.
You can check the expiration date by looking at the neck of the bottle. The last 4 digits are the month and year.
Also, there is nothing wrong with using API test kits. I've used them for over a year and while trying different brands....they came up as the most accurate.
You can check the expiration date by looking at the neck of the bottle. The last 4 digits are the month and year.
syedjilani
Active member
Hi Manwolk,
SPS and Lather can be keep together. see my aquarium Left side is full of SPS and Anemones, right side if full of different kind of Lather, and they are doing and growing well.
Do one thing, as you mentioned that coralline algae is not that strong as it as before. you need to add NaHCO3 (Sodium bicarbonate) in you aquarium daily basic. See Randy two part additive. Believe me this is the solution of your problem.
SPS and Lather can be keep together. see my aquarium Left side is full of SPS and Anemones, right side if full of different kind of Lather, and they are doing and growing well.
Do one thing, as you mentioned that coralline algae is not that strong as it as before. you need to add NaHCO3 (Sodium bicarbonate) in you aquarium daily basic. See Randy two part additive. Believe me this is the solution of your problem.
LifeAquatic
New member
Just to rule something else out. I have leather coral about 6" away from my SPS. No problems at all. I have had them next to each other for over a year. = ) sometimes soft corals get the blame for SPS not doing well.
