Coral Question

Black Phantom · #1 01-18-2009, 02:44 PM

I've been using the XM bulbs for a few years now. When I tried the 10000k bulb my tank started a huge algae bloom. Nothing else had changed. The corals were ok but really didn't grow that much. Switching to the 15000k bulb produced much better results and I'm about to test the 20000k bulbs to see how that works.

Glennrf38 · #2 01-18-2009, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Black Phantom

I've been using the XM bulbs for a few years now. When I tried the 10000k bulb my tank started a huge algae bloom. Nothing else had changed. The corals were ok but really didn't grow that much. Switching to the 15000k bulb produced much better results and I'm about to test the 20000k bulbs to see how that works.

What would everyone recommend for a bulb? The original was a 14K this is a 10K......... 150W

Snaz · #3 01-18-2009, 02:56 PM

Water is of good quality? Temp swings?

Glennrf38 · #4 01-18-2009, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Snaz

Water is of good quality? Temp swings?

Water Quality seems fine. Temps do not swing. Almost always 81-82

Glennrf38 · #5 01-18-2009, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Glennrf38

Water Quality seems fine. Temps do not swing. Almost always 81-82

PS if anyone wants to come over and help with this I'm always open.......

Black Phantom · #6 01-18-2009, 03:12 PM

Here's a good link that describes the care of your Frogspawn. Lighting requirements, placement in the tank, that sort of thing. Might help.
http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/p...519&pcatid=519

michika · #7 01-18-2009, 03:16 PM

Salinity jumps out at me, why have you chosen 1.022 as your salinity number?

So what are you testing for exactly?

Glennrf38 · #8 01-18-2009, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by michika

Salinity jumps out at me, why have you chosen 1.022 as your salinity number?

So what are you testing for exactly?

Ummmmmmmmmmmmm....... 1.022 was right in the middle of the acceptable range on my salinity tester.................

Well I would tell you what I am testing for exactly, but it looks as though someone thought the test kit was taking up too much room by the tank and put it away.......... somewhere. I tested just before Xmas.

I think I am looking more and more duhhhhhhmer as this goes on...... I'm going to get my hockey helmet on soon. So I don't hurt myself LOL