SPS Noob

[JBJ28LED]

I just got my new JBJ 28 Nano set up all levels have been tested and are good. I plan on making it mostly an sps tank. My question is how long Do i have to wait until i can put my first SPS in. And what do i have to do to get it to that point

 

[mal1099]

need good lighting and alot of flow. most would say 30-50 times water volumn inside the can for flow. at least t5 for light and would recommend halide personally.

 

[JBJ28LED]

i have the new led lighting system they say that it has around the same lighting as the 150 watt MH i was wondering how long does it have to be established before introducing them

 

[mal1099]

If parameters are good ammonia nitrites are 0 and few nitrates you should be ok. just make sure you can test for cal alk and mag as those are very important also. Id also suggest a phosphate test also.

 

[JBJ28LED]

i dont have to wait for coraline algae to develop first

 

[JBJ28LED]

i have been dosing the 2 part calcium and alkalinity every day

 

[mal1099]

nope you sure dont have to wait. your cal needs to be between 420-480 and alk 8-11 dkh . i like to run my mag higher at 1500 or so.

 

[TotalVapor]

make sure you cycle your tank to make the water stable.

Cal 420 to 500
dkH 8 to 11
Mag 1260 to 1500 (three times the amount of Cal)

Those are the basics but you can find several other charts to tell you where the other levels should be.

 

[JBJ28LED]

thanks ill run out and buy a cal and mag test kit

 

[JBJ28LED]

is it better to wait til the coraline algae to develops first

 

[Cwazy Clown]

coraline algae can take a while to start growing. you dont have to wait for the propagation of coraline.

 

[tri_pod_rod]

make sure you take everyones advice here they all have learned from trial and error

 

[barrierreefcf]

Also, make sure you are not running over 80F and have a way to control temp during the hotter summer days. SPS usually stress in captivity after a few hours over 81-83F. Not every tank but most Its really easy to overheat smaller tanks!

 

[Rothany]

Yeah listen to everyones advice on here. cause you sure dont listen to me lol.

 

[JBJ28LED]

you tell me to wait for coraline algae and one more thing can i get some of the big pots at you moms house

 

[JBJ28LED]

ok thank all of you for the advise

 

[Rothany]

i didnt tell you anything like that. I said take it slow

 

[JBJ28LED]

oh ya you said wait like six months

 

[JBJ28LED]

but ur right i should slow down

 

[iroll253]

Sps varietys are the hardest to care for i would read before acting.