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spawn 10-17-2010 01:31 AM

SPS growth rate question.
 
What are considered good growth rates for Acro's, on an average kinda scale?

Aquattro 10-17-2010 01:59 AM

It varies a lot between species. You an get an inch or more a month on some, and maybe that much in a year on others. It usually seems that the most colorful expensive oes take forever :)

lorenz0 10-17-2010 03:46 AM

^^^
totally. what types of acro's are you wondering about?

daniella3d 10-17-2010 07:58 PM

yep, and they are the first to go if something goes bad...Murphey's law :)

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Originally Posted by Aquattro (Post 556968)
It varies a lot between species. You an get an inch or more a month on some, and maybe that much in a year on others. It usually seems that the most colorful expensive oes take forever :)


spawn 10-18-2010 02:38 AM

I'm not really sure of all the kinds I have, I posted some pics of my tank a few days ago. They all seem to be happy, they've all started to grow bases onto the rocks, & some new branches. I just wonder what the best way to get really good growth is?

lorenz0 10-18-2010 02:57 AM

patience

Alot of sps will start growing a solid base before they blow up with branches

ScubaSteve 10-18-2010 04:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spawn (Post 557275)
I'm not really sure of all the kinds I have, I posted some pics of my tank a few days ago. They all seem to be happy, they've all started to grow bases onto the rocks, & some new branches. I just wonder what the best way to get really good growth is?

Best way to get maximum growth is to just give them what they need and some time. Make sure your calc, alk, pH are on spot and that your nitrates and phosphates are low. Nitrates and phosphates will inhibit growth and give you the ol' brown sps.


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