Am I ready????

DvSkIn · #1 07/25/2003, 02:49 PM

Hey guys, I wanna throw my tanks specs at ya, and tell me if you think I'm ready for the SPS plunge!!! OK Here it goes!

40 Breeder (36"Lx18"Wx16"T)
Lithing 2 175 Watt XM 20K's 2 96 Watt PC Act 03's
Flow 4 200 GPH PH's, one in each corner
Tanks's been set up for about 9 months.
Filter 20 Gallon above tank fuge, no skimmer, of filter pads (Ecosystem???)

Here are a few shots
The System Front

Tank Shots

Left

Right

Whatcha guys think, can I do it??

DVS

DvSkIn · #2 07/25/2003, 02:50 PM

Should I remove any of the corals in there now, do you guys see any possible "threats" ???? Thanks a lot!!

DVS

yrureefing · #3 07/25/2003, 05:32 PM

You are fine. Sps are easier to keep then people make them out to be. All that waiting 6 months stuff isn't needed.

DvSkIn · #4 07/25/2003, 05:46 PM

Thanks a lot, I kinda figured that, a lot of people make this hobby sound a hell of a lot harder than what it really is.

DVS

photobarry · #5 07/25/2003, 05:53 PM

There looks to be quite a bit of hair algae in that tank. I would get that problem solved first.

DvSkIn · #6 07/25/2003, 06:03 PM

yea, there was thanks for noticing

That tank up top is the fuge, but I do have that problem fixed, the pic is an old one, thanks for the heads up though!!

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BlAcK_PeRcUlA · #7 07/25/2003, 06:54 PM

If you plan on going full sps, dont add anymore mushrooms or soft corals like colts.

DvSkIn · #8 07/25/2003, 07:13 PM

I knew I didnt want any soft corals, like leathers and colts, but no shrooms????? Why not, is it bcuz of too much light, or bcuz they are just not compatible???

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BlAcK_PeRcUlA · #9 07/25/2003, 07:15 PM

It's because they're like pests when they start splitting. When they come in contact with sps... the sps lose.

DvSkIn · #10 07/25/2003, 07:22 PM

OK, cool thanks a lot, looks like the elephant ear is coming into work with me tomorrow, but I tihnk I'll keep the blue rics, and just keep an eye on them.

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BlAcK_PeRcUlA · #11 07/25/2003, 08:01 PM

Mushrooms like Rics and elephant ears that dont go crazy and start climbing on your rocks shouldn't be much of a problem other than if they release any chemicals but it shouldn't be bad.

I would be careful about the elephat eating fish though.

DvSkIn · #12 07/25/2003, 08:34 PM

Thanks for the heads up again!! I'll keep that one in mind as well!