SPS in 28g?

[TheReefGeek]

Anyone running a successfull SPS tank in a similar sized (or smaller) tank? If so I would like to know the specs, and your experiences.

[SeaHorse_Fanatic]

Sumpinfish used to run a very successful SPS smaller tank. You can ask him details.

[OCDP]

I keep lots of SPS in my 20g. I think the biggest problem is keeping everything stable, as this is harder to accomplish in a smaller system.

Basically.. I keep millepora, digitata, various acros, and they are all lit under my 150w HQI . I have had great success so far.. everything colours up great and grows wonderfully.

I do weekly water changes of about 2.5g . I top-up every second day, sometimes that changes though.. just depends. I dose calcium and alk. and that's about it. I am fugeless and sumpless.

Heh, you'll all think less of me, but I have had such great success so far with SPS.. and I keep 4 fish in my 20g. Some acros do not thrive though. But most do... it depends on the species I suppose.

Anything I forgot , just let me know... HTH

[TheReefGeek]

Is the 150 HQI the only light over the tank? What color temp is it? Where idd you get it?

I am going to drill the 28g and add a 10g or 20g sump to hide equipment and add volume for stability.

What fisihes do you keep in there?

[OCDP]

Yep the 150 HQI is the only light over the tank. It is a 20k Ushio bulb which will soon be replaced with a 14k of some sort.

Drilling it is probably a good idea.. my reef is in my bedroom and noise is a big factor for me.. so no sump for me.

And I keep two True Percula clowns, a Yellow Watchman Goby, and a Lawnmower Blenny.

[TheReefGeek]

Thanks for the info!

I hope to drill it AND keep the noise down because this is going into a shared office....

[OCDP]

Yeah, I am sure that won't be too much of a problem. I am an extremely light sleeper.. so that's why. Otherwise.. the sound of trickling water can be quite relaxing at times IMO.

Good luck! Let me know if I can help with anything else.