First SPS for this weekend.

Rosseau · #1 10/03/2007, 04:14 PM

Hello everyone,

A quick new-to-SPS question here.

I have a 20G with 70W MH and 48W T5 HO. I am new to SPS and this weekend will be picking up a few frags.

What, if anything, should I do now to ensure the success of the corals when they come in a few days time?

Thanks for all responses.

twon8 · #2 10/03/2007, 04:24 PM

make sure your alkalinity is within an acceptable range, and that you have enough flow

i would not put any sps into a tank till you have tested alkalinity

robertloop · #3 10/03/2007, 05:44 PM

This may sound like a basic suggestion but last week I had my acros not looking so good. Tested all my params and all was fine... Then I checked the most basic... Specific gravity. Yup. I was at 1.027. Adjusted and everything is now back to normal.

speedstar · #4 10/03/2007, 07:40 PM

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[i] Yup. I was at 1.027. Adjusted and everything is now back to normal. [/B]

whats wrong with 1.027 thats where i run my tank?

robertloop · #5 10/03/2007, 08:51 PM

I nomally keep mine at 25 or slightly below. When I switched the salt back to the norm.. Polyp extension also switched back to the norm. Every tank is different.

Rosseau · #6 10/03/2007, 10:47 PM

Hmm.. I'll be sure to test for PO4, NH3 and Alk. Everything so far seems to be fine.

I've had good success with 1.027 salinity.... That's where I am running now. I guess that could come down a bit, but really, who knows for sure.

Thanks guys.