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02-10-2008, 11:24 PM
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Megaladon
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: DeSoto
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Easy sps.
After I finish my build, I would like to try my hand at some easy sps. I have a 15g aquarium 10g sump, 70W MH, 700gph return with an Ocean Motions 2-way. What sps would you think would be compatible with this setup and what supliment could I use because I won't have a calcium reator or anything? What about some montipora? Thanks
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02-10-2008, 11:56 PM
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Just some guy, you know?
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Montipora would be great to start off with,.. either cap or digi. For such a small tank I would just go out and buy two part,.. there is a CA and an Alk part,.. then you can take readings and figure out how much to add to keep your levels where you want them using the reef chemistry caculator.
Whiskey
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Last edited by ScruffyRubicon; 07-17-2008 at 05:35 PM.
Reason: Added link to the Reef Chemistry Calculator
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02-11-2008, 12:00 AM
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SHARK
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: DFW, Texas
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or a birdsnest
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02-11-2008, 12:18 AM
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Big Fishy
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Orange, CA
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I'm a noob with sps too. So far, I'm doing well with a red milliepora and an electric green pocillopora(sp?) I dose B-ionic 2 part, but there are several good brands out there.
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02-11-2008, 12:30 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: spartanburg, south carolina
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Ditto to all of the above - 2 part supplement, monti cap and digitata, and birdsnests.
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02-11-2008, 08:11 AM
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Megaladon
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: DeSoto
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Great! I've always wanted some Montipora, I can't wait now. Thanks.
~Ryan
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02-11-2008, 09:21 AM
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Big Fishy
Join Date: May 2007
Location: nashville
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Wiskey
Montipora would be great to start off with,.. either cap or digi. For such a small tank I would just go out and buy two part,.. there is a CA and an Alk part,.. then you can take readings and figure out how much to add to keep your levels where you want them using the reef chemistry caculator.
Whiskey
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you got a link to this calculator I need it. Im going crazy trying to figure out how much to use.
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02-11-2008, 10:14 AM
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HOW MUCH!Ok I will take 2
Join Date: Jan 2008
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I use 2 part C- Balance on my 20g and I add 5ml each per day
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02-11-2008, 02:29 PM
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Pinch That Penny
Join Date: Mar 2007
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I interupt this thread to say "there are really no easy sps"
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02-11-2008, 02:32 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: spartanburg, south carolina
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Quote:
Originally Posted by luvmylo
I interupt this thread to say "there are really no easy sps"
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It is, of course, a relative term. Most people would agree that within the world of sps corals, some are easier to care for than others.
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02-11-2008, 03:51 PM
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Megaladon
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: DeSoto
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I just need like the starter sps that could ease me into the more advanced ones.
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02-13-2008, 06:03 PM
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Gone Snorkeling...
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Greenville,SC
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Monti's are supposedly the easiest (then again Zoa's are supposed to be easy to care for as well...but i for some reason have trouble with them :shrug: )
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02-14-2008, 07:30 PM
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Megaladon
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: DeSoto
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Yeah, I really love the montis and have always wanted some. I think I can get a pretty good deal on the sps so why not have a try? Thanks
~Ryan
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06-03-2008, 10:21 PM
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Big Fishy
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Greer SC
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i think montipora is a better trial than birdsnest IMO.
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07-17-2008, 01:18 PM
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squid
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: orlando
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I would also say montipora...either a cap or a digi. They are fairly hardy sps corals.
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