sps question :P

[spongebob lover]

Ok here is the thing hehe
There's a coral named A.tenius, it's kind of whiteish with blue tips .
Now my tank is just mainly softies like zoos, mushrooms, 1 lps (brain coral), 1 red monti cap, 1 sps that i don't remember the name (it came from Dang's tank), anemone, 1 leather, tons of kenya trees and 3 fishes.
My tank is very stable, i do water changes every week or at least i try not to forget about it every 2 weeks since the new baby , i have 175 mh.
my question is, can i keep this coral? i like it a lot but i'm afraid it would bleach or something and because i know Calcium is important with all the sps and also, is it hard to keep one of those?and if i can keep one where does it suppose to be placed like at the very top, center or low? .

Thank you doods

 

[CarlaW]

Gabby, I think if you kept it up high, with plenty of flow, you would be alright. Do you run carbon right now? HTH

 

[spongebob lover]

i don't run carbon dood...i just do my 10 gal water changes and use a filter sock everytime i do them

 

[CarlaW]

Carbon might help with the toxins that your softies give off.

 

[spongebob lover]

hehe ok i'll add it to my list doods, what kind of carbon do you guys run?

 

[jezzeaepi]

I am pretty sure most use marinelands "Black Diamond" . I remember seeinga chart of all the carbons and the black diamond was one of the cheapest and most effective.

 

[barrierreefcf]

Gaby-

Running the carbon will also be a benefit in that it will ensure your water is as clear as possible and that will allow as much light as possible to reach the Acropora. Remember that low phosphate and nitrate levels play an important role in SPS maintaining their colors. Stable Calcium, Alk, Temp, Salinity are also key.

Good luck!
Cy

 

[Krish]

Black diamond Gabbs is the best IMO. You will also need to get that new bulb

 

[SueT]

Gaby, my a. tenuis I have in the top third of my tank. It's under a 250w 10k reeflux but I bet if you placed it higher in your tank you'd be fine. Mine is growing like crazy and I love this acropora species. Definitely add the carbon to your setup and you'll be fine...

 

[spongebob lover]

thank you everyone i'll get the carbon first before i get the coral .

Black diamond Gabbs is the best IMO. You will also need to get that new bulb

thanks dood and yeah the new bulb suppose to be here by tuesday if i remember good the same with the phosphate media,so you better tell Rob not to let me down .

 

[CarlaW]

Don't forget to rinse the carbon well before you use it in the tank!!!

 

[Krish]

thanks dood and yeah the new bulb suppose to be here by tuesday if i remember good the same with the phosphate media,so you better tell Rob not to let me down .

They won't...They are always on time

 

[spongebob lover]

Don't forget to rinse the carbon well before you use it in the tank!!!

thank you dood i won't