What should be the next step to more coral growth?

Reef Aquarium & Tank Building Forum

Help Support Reef Aquarium & Tank Building Forum:

austin6965

Active member
Joined
Nov 25, 2012
Messages
44
Location
spanaway washington
So I've been running my new 75 gallon for 9 months now and the coral have really started growing over the last few months but I'd like to see a little more growth out of them. Not sure which direction to go now. Thinking a reactor possibly. I've heard of dosing but not sure how well it'll work out and I don't want to do it incorrectly and kill everything.
 
Need more info. Like type of corals? Lighting? How many fish & what are you feeding how often?
If you're already getting good growth why change anything?
 
Do you test? I suggest testing alkalinity , tempature, salinity, calcium even. Hths.
...You may need to dose a two part to keep your alk and cal levels up and in check.
D
 
Lighting I have ocean revive LEDs. I have three clowns, two tangs, and melanurus wrasse. As far as coral go I have mix of different LPS, plates, and softies. I feed them frozen brine shrimp once a day everyday. Occasionally throw in some frozen alge or seaweed leaf. I'm just wanting to get a little more out of them. Have them reach full potential I suppose.
 
First of all....frozen brine shrimp is very low in nutritional value. I highly suggest you try something like LRS Reef Frenzy or Rods. Both are frozen both great foods. Also try a Veggie Clip with dried Seaweed for your Tangs.

As for your corals? IMO good lighting & fish poop are sufficient. Along with steady balanced parameters.
You could target feed your LPS with the frozen Mysis Shrimp occasionally. Much better then the Brine Shrimp.
 

Latest posts

Back
Top