by Ellery Wong | Oct 26, 2023 | Supplements
Water Chemistry (The Big 3) Tier 3 of Water Parameters includes the major elements: alkalinity, calcium, and magnesium. These are referred to as the “Big 3” since stony corals in a reef aquarium need these elements to... by Ellery Wong | Oct 11, 2023 | Opinion
The Tier 1 article introduced that there are various levels of water parameters the saltwater aquarium hobbyist must understand. Depending on the goal of the system and the livestock you are trying to maintain, certain parameters will have varying weights of... by Ellery Wong | Oct 5, 2023 | Science
I asked LFS owners in my area what they thought was the most primary concept beginners had a hard time grasping. The initial response was understanding the different tiers of water parameters and the correct responses to maintain... by Saltwater Smarts | Jul 31, 2016 | Corals, Fish, Invertebrates, Reef, Science
In general, acros are less tolerant of fluctuations in water parameters than other coralsQuestionI just introduced an Acropora to my 65-gallon reef tank, and it’s already starting to bleach on me. I’d say about one-quarter to one-third of the colony has already bleached, and it’s been in the tank less than a week. This is my first acro. Apart from it, I have several different varieties of soft corals and zoa colonies. The fish include 6 blue-green chromis, 1 royal gramma, 3 polka-dot cardinalfish, and 1 lawnmower blenny. All my water parameters are fine, and my lighting (high-output T5s) and water movement are both good. I placed the Acropora high in the tank close to the lights, so I know insufficient light isn’t the problem.
