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Thought this would come in handy for those reefers that one day decided to do a SPS only tank :splitspin
1. Maintain stable key parameters, which include salinity, pH, alkalinity, calcium, magnesium, and temperature
2. Invest in a aquarium controller such as a ReefKeeper Elite/Lite or a Profilux
3. An auto-top-off system, like an Tunze Osmolator, is a must.
have a lot of random flow via powerheads or a closed loop system
4. Peg your corals with rigid airline tubing, so that you can easily remove them from areas in your tank that are not suitable.
5. Must have a refugium as a biological source of removing organics
6. Must have a decent sized skimmer as a mechanical source of removing organics (the bigger, the better in most cases)
7. Either employ a two stage calcium reactor or a 3 part automatic doser for your ALK, Ca, and Mg needs
8. Must have at least 250w per bulb (if MH) or at least 4x54w T5 in 10K-14K spectrum
9. You can supplement your corals' nutrition by feeding them ReefRoids, Cyclop-Eeze, or ReefChilli, but it is not necessary.
10. Keep an eye on the proximity of each coral, as they should not touch. Certain SPS corals can have a higher stinging potency and can damage any nearby coral.
11. If you add any supplements, such as any Seachem or Kent product, you must add it slowly and in half dosages (at first). Monitor your tank for any changes while you add this supplement.
12. As well, add only one supplement at a time as it will be easier to monitor the changes it makes.
13. Dip your new frags or corals for pests. Make a quick dip session with Lugol's Iodine, ReVive, and tank water.
14. Setup a station of dips so that you corals will be introduced pest free.
15. Always use RO/DI water, and change your pre-filters every 3 months.
16. Visually inspect your SPS corals daily. Look for damaged areas (bites, dead spots, STN)
17. When picking out your coral from a store, use your senses to obtain a healthy specimen>
18. Most important one is to be PATIENCE.
1. Maintain stable key parameters, which include salinity, pH, alkalinity, calcium, magnesium, and temperature
2. Invest in a aquarium controller such as a ReefKeeper Elite/Lite or a Profilux
3. An auto-top-off system, like an Tunze Osmolator, is a must.
have a lot of random flow via powerheads or a closed loop system
4. Peg your corals with rigid airline tubing, so that you can easily remove them from areas in your tank that are not suitable.
5. Must have a refugium as a biological source of removing organics
6. Must have a decent sized skimmer as a mechanical source of removing organics (the bigger, the better in most cases)
7. Either employ a two stage calcium reactor or a 3 part automatic doser for your ALK, Ca, and Mg needs
8. Must have at least 250w per bulb (if MH) or at least 4x54w T5 in 10K-14K spectrum
9. You can supplement your corals' nutrition by feeding them ReefRoids, Cyclop-Eeze, or ReefChilli, but it is not necessary.
10. Keep an eye on the proximity of each coral, as they should not touch. Certain SPS corals can have a higher stinging potency and can damage any nearby coral.
11. If you add any supplements, such as any Seachem or Kent product, you must add it slowly and in half dosages (at first). Monitor your tank for any changes while you add this supplement.
12. As well, add only one supplement at a time as it will be easier to monitor the changes it makes.
13. Dip your new frags or corals for pests. Make a quick dip session with Lugol's Iodine, ReVive, and tank water.
14. Setup a station of dips so that you corals will be introduced pest free.
15. Always use RO/DI water, and change your pre-filters every 3 months.
16. Visually inspect your SPS corals daily. Look for damaged areas (bites, dead spots, STN)
17. When picking out your coral from a store, use your senses to obtain a healthy specimen>
18. Most important one is to be PATIENCE.
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