SPS Water Perameters

[Bulldog0407]

Just wondering what is the best perameters are for SPS growth.

Ryan

 

[Fish_wiz2]

Cal 390-450
Alk 8-11 dKH
Mag 1350-1400
Phos <.03
No3 <10

From melevsreef.com, i never test and mine still grow so OKAY! Wiz

 

[Brian1980]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15524020#post15524020 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Fish_wiz2
Cal 390-450
Alk 8-11 dKH
Mag 1350-1400
Phos <.03
No3 <10

From melevsreef.com, i never test and mine still grow so OKAY! Wiz

spot on

 

[Bulldog0407]

thsank how do you raise the alk??

 

[Fish_wiz2]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15528607#post15528607 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Bulldog0407
thsank how do you raise the alk??

dKH buffer probably

 

[121a]

but don't use it without testing for it.

 

[Fish_wiz2]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15528649#post15528649 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by 121a
but don't use it without testing for it.

True dat. Wiz

 

[Dana19620]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15528624#post15528624 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Fish_wiz2
dKH buffer probably

+1 When I first got my tank from someone else, the Alkalinity was at 5ish. I used Seachem Reef Builder Buffer to bring it up. I've had no problems since. However, I also use the Seachem 8.3 PH Buffer and 2 part calcium with buffers. Perhaps the buffers in these additives have helped keep alkalinity stable.

 

[Bulldog0407]

Ive been using Two Little Fish A B would that be sufficent or do I need a dKH buffer alone?

 

[Rizup]

I am using a calcium reactor to keep my levels stable, but I used to use baked baking soda (also raises the pH since it is baked).

 

[Rizup]

DP

 

[roberts722]

I would add that keeping things stable (no big swings in any levels) is also key. Excellent watermovement (30x turn) is something else you want to make sure you provide.