SPS Reef Tanks

Steve... · #1 12-16-2013, 05:30 AM

Hi Everyone,

Im slowly getting into SPS because of the vibrant colours ! I have a 220 gal tank with some LPS right now. Tank is stable and is happy! Can anyone share with me what the key success is for maintaining a reef tank with SPS corals?

Slyguy00 · #2 12-16-2013, 05:32 AM

Just have to be on top of maintenance and make sure your perimeters are stable. They arnt nearly as forgiving as lps.

mrhasan · #3 12-16-2013, 05:34 AM

1. Good husbandry
2. Stable parameters (Ca:380-440ppm; Alk: 7 to 10 depending on the type of tank; Mg: 1200 to 1350ppm)
3. Meet the lighting requirement
4. Strong flow
5. Not to worry too much
6. Good husbandry (again)

Steve... · #4 12-16-2013, 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by mrhasan

1. Good husbandry
2. Stable parameters (Ca:380-440ppm; Alk: 7 to 10 depending on the type of tank; Mg: 1200 to 1350ppm)
3. Meet the lighting requirement
4. Strong flow
5. Not to worry too much
6. Good husbandry (again)

My parameters are good, strong flow and lighting is good. Only thing is how often do you guys do water change? I usually go bi-weekly but Im thinking of going to weekly. Any thoughts?

Slyguy00 · #5 12-16-2013, 05:47 AM

I would think that depends on your setup. Because i dont have a sump i do 50% once a week. And everything seems very happy

mrhasan · #6 12-16-2013, 05:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve...

My parameters are good, strong flow and lighting is good. Only thing is how often do you guys do water change? I usually go bi-weekly but Im thinking of going to weekly. Any thoughts?

Depends on your tank/bio-load. Generally 10% either weekly or biweekly depending upon your tank. Some reefers do more than more frequently or less frequently. You will have to adjust it to your tank.