Let's talk reef building corals! I thought we could talk a little bit about colored sticks. I would like to take thread suggestions only in this thread. Then we can start an individual thread to address each topic in the order that it is posted. Whether your a newbie who is interested in SPS corals or a veteran who is obsessed with SPS corals let's cover it all!
I will start with a couple of suggestions
Lighting
Nutrient Export
Chemistry as it Involves SPS Corals
This should be interesting if it takes off. I, being somewhat of a newbie, would be interested to hear about placement / lighting requirements for different sps corals. Related to placement, I presume flow must become a consideration, particularly if you are into a mixed reef.
Schminksbro, this and the global warming thread are great ideas for discussion. I hope they take off. I certainly will be interested in following.
Cool idea. I've had my reef for a long time but have only dabbled in "colored sticks". I'd love to learn more about them.
Here are my topic requests:
An ID thread that has common and genus/species names with corresponding pictures.
A thread all about tabling Acropora spp. I've always like the look of these but know little to nothing about care. Specifically, what species have this growth form.
Keeping water in natural sea conditions or as close to is the best i have found. I used to over do everything, and it was a never ending chase. Now that i am more relaxed, It seems to be the best for the corals. I am getting good growth and great color. the valona seems to be getting a foot hold, But i scrap the glass maybe once in 10 or so days so i know its not a nutrient issue.
My rock and sand is going thru a little cycle since i used to keep alk at 12 dkh and mg at 1450ppm. Now that its close to nsw the life i choked out is returning.
Never think that you can control life, Just try to manage it.
Get yourself a good magnifying glass. Not expensive, Just a quality one you can see if theres fw or rb on them.
Also the dip i use is revive. It works good, But as i found out it is not as effective on rb as it is fw.
Keep some interceptor around and use if nec.
A qt tank is a very good idea, I usually keep one running at all times for new corals. Its easier and cheaper to treat the qt than the display.
I don't have one now as the real estate is not there with the work i am doing right now. When i am done up it go's.
I have not brought any sps since the qt was down.