Trying to make an all sps tank

[Montaquelaveist]

Can anyone help me out here i currently have a few lps and a few sps in my 120 reef but i wanna go 90% SPS can anyone help me out. What should i start off with currently the sps i have are 2 chalices 2favias and one monit cap that looks a little brown was green when i got him

 

[CONSTANTNE]

You may have to change your lighting and increase flow for an all SPS tank plus other things. What equipment are you using?

If you have a browned out monti already that's not a good sign since montis are usually easier to keep.

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[ecchybridLE]

+1 on equipment especially lighting. also how often do you do water changes? also readings of your tank parameters. with sps, you will want to have good lighting ,aggressive skimming, consistent water changes, and up keep with carbon and GFO. also keep in mind your tank temperatures and ph readings. if you have large temp swings and ph swings sps tend to get stressed. all things to thin about.

 

[Montaquelaveist]

You may have to change your lighting and increase flow for an all SPS tank plus other things. What equipment are you using?

If you have a browned out monti already that's not a good sign since montis are usually easier to keep.

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tank size 120gal 60"L x 18"D x 22"H

Salinity 36ppt / bet. 1.026 - 1.028
Calcium 435ppm
PH 8.3
Nitrites 0 ppm
Nitrates bet. 0-5 ppm
Ammonia 0 ppm
Magnesium 1410 ppm
Alk 7.5

Lighting is a hamilton cebu 670 total watts two 175 metal halides and 4 80 watt T5
temp stays between 79 - 82

current water flow is based on return from sump, three powerheads one K2 and one K4 and one aqua 250gph

 

[JARRETT SHARK]

Bring alk to 8.0-9.0 first, then upgrade your lighting to 250w or something that par reading and keep tank temp at 78-80 and you head in right direction. Keep up with water changes every 2 weeks
Read more about sps before spending $$$$
Stable levels is the key with SPS
i have some starter sps if you want

 

[jerl77]

get your self some nice t5 lights

 

[NYreefNoob]

175w will keep most sps from middle towards the top but some of the more light demanding sps will need a little more light, and would definately get more flow, not meaning just add more powerheads but get high flow powerheads

 

[Montaquelaveist]

i didnt know if i can upgrade the bulbs to 250 how would i do that and as for the T5 would you suggest that i do half atinic and half another spectrum

Bring alk to 8.0-9.0 first, then upgrade your lighting to 250w or something that par reading and keep tank temp at 78-80 and you head in right direction. Keep up with water changes every 2 weeks
Read more about sps before spending $$$$
Stable levels is the key with SPS
i have some starter sps if you want

 

[isgon26]

You can't upgrade most fixtures. If you want to upgrade to 250w you will most likely need to get another fixture. If you keep the sps on the top as suggested you should be ok.

i didnt know if i can upgrade the bulbs to 250 how would i do that and as for the T5 would you suggest that i do half atinic and half another spectrum

 

[Mattl22]

Start with beginner sps I love birdsnest and stylo they r colorful if u can get them to grow try some acros
Few things that need to be kept stable
Temp
Salinity
Cal
Alk
Ph
FYI it took me a while to learn how to keep cal and alk stable I was so concerned with that I never relized that my salinity was low until I recently got a refractometer I recommend getting one if u don't have one! Also another thing I wish I got a long time ago is a controller of some kind to control the temp in the tank! Just my experience