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Forum: SPS Keepers 12/04/2007, 01:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 579
Posted By ahchung
Okay below are the answers to your questions: ...

Okay below are the answers to your questions:

how long ago did you get it?
- a month

where was it in the tank you got it from
- 20" deep

how high up to the lights?
- maybe 8"
Forum: SPS Keepers 12/04/2007, 12:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 579
Posted By ahchung
What color is Zooanxthelle? FYI, this SPS is...

What color is Zooanxthelle? FYI, this SPS is gaining brown at the bottom.
Forum: SPS Keepers 12/04/2007, 11:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 579
Posted By ahchung
What happened to this SPS? Is it infested?

When I bought this SPS, it did not show any polype. How it has polype. Originally it is more blue. It becomes pale blue in colour. It is becoming brown starting from the bottom. I don't mind it...
Forum: SPS Keepers 11/26/2007, 10:22 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,207
Posted By ahchung
In a mixed tank you might need to run carbon.

In a mixed tank you might need to run carbon.
Forum: SPS Keepers 11/26/2007, 04:26 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,207
Posted By ahchung
BB does not imply zero NO3 and PO4. Without...

BB does not imply zero NO3 and PO4. Without figures on NO3 and PO4 it is impossible to make a valid judgement.
Forum: SPS Keepers 11/17/2007, 10:00 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 96,647
Posted By ahchung
Re: Let's talk about Alkalinity, Calcium and Magnesium in an SPS Tank

May I know what is the difference you observed from SPS when magnesium level is at 1450-1500 ppm compared with that of 1300 ppm?
Forum: SPS Keepers 11/14/2007, 10:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 928
Posted By ahchung
I know this is the proper procedure. But I also...

I know this is the proper procedure. But I also want to get some insight from reefers who dose Ca/Mg to know the dosing ratio from their actual experience.
Forum: SPS Keepers 11/14/2007, 10:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 921
Posted By ahchung
I don't recommended Giesemann since the light...

I don't recommended Giesemann since the light coverage is not good due to its small reflector size. SPS far from center will not get sufficient light on the shade side. Get a diamond reflector such...
Forum: SPS Keepers 11/14/2007, 09:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 928
Posted By ahchung
Should I dose Magnesium on a regular basis?

In a pure SPS tank, should I dose Magnesium on a regular basis? In particular, for each 10ppm of Calcium to be dosed into the aquarium, how much ppm of Magnesium should I dose?

Thanks in advance!
Forum: SPS Keepers 10/30/2007, 01:48 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,738
Posted By ahchung
I don't understand my at night the ocean current...

I don't understand my at night the ocean current is less than that at day time. Can you please explain a bit more?
Forum: SPS Keepers 08/02/2007, 09:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,053
Posted By ahchung
You might try to shorten the lighting schedule....

You might try to shorten the lighting schedule. This should help without affecting the color too much.
Forum: SPS Keepers 08/02/2007, 09:30 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,099
Posted By ahchung
I think a troubleshooting guide that provides...

I think a troubleshooting guide that provides suggestions to people with bad colored SPS's would be great.

I need this... :o
Forum: SPS Keepers 07/05/2007, 11:31 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 942
Posted By ahchung
You don't have sufficient Magnesium. I never have...

You don't have sufficient Magnesium. I never have calcium carbonate deposit in my Tunze pumps even my alkalinity at 9dKH.
Forum: SPS Keepers 07/05/2007, 10:55 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 942
Posted By ahchung
Better growth.

Better growth.
Forum: SPS Keepers 06/25/2007, 12:42 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 4,668
Posted By ahchung
Beautiful tank. You might say this is a tank with...

Beautiful tank. You might say this is a tank with cheap setup, but this is not simple at all. He has all the necessary equipments to make this a successful tank. DIY is very difficult in my opinion.
Forum: SPS Keepers 05/29/2007, 11:16 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 781
Posted By ahchung
I heard that iron based phosphate absorber...

I heard that iron based phosphate absorber (ferric oxide) will bind heavy metals. I don't know whether this is true though.
Forum: SPS Keepers 05/23/2007, 11:11 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,496
Posted By ahchung
Any before photos?

Any before photos?
Forum: SPS Keepers 05/23/2007, 11:08 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 828
Posted By ahchung
Your problem is in low alk. I am sure your level...

Your problem is in low alk. I am sure your level of calicum is not related to your problem.
Forum: SPS Keepers 05/23/2007, 11:05 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 402
Posted By ahchung
Re: Lighting and SPS Q?

Yes, it is strong enough to support grow if SPS's are placed within 6" from the light. Don't expect you can get great colour though.
Forum: SPS Keepers 05/19/2007, 10:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 378
Posted By ahchung
Seems that I will choose from either 250W...

Seems that I will choose from either 250W CoralVue Reeflux 10k or 400W XM20K. From the power consumption point of view it seems that 250W CoralVue Reeflux 10k is a good choice.

Need to check where...
Forum: SPS Keepers 05/18/2007, 07:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 378
Posted By ahchung
Even for XM20K?

Even for XM20K?
Forum: SPS Keepers 05/18/2007, 03:13 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 378
Posted By ahchung
Can anyone here offer help, please?

Can anyone here offer help, please?
Forum: SPS Keepers 05/17/2007, 01:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 378
Posted By ahchung
Ask for Advice on Lighting Upgrade

I am now running a SPS tank with dimension 24"L x 18"W x 22"H. I am now using a 250W Giesemann Nova II with AquaConnect 14K bulb + 4x 24W T5HO (2x 10000K and 2x Giesemann Actinic+).

Now I have a...
Forum: SPS Keepers 04/18/2007, 08:36 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 675
Posted By ahchung
You might check this out for my previous 24" SPS...

You might check this out for my previous 24" SPS nano tank with 144W of PC light and 55L capacity.

http://www1.hksaltfish.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=53355
Forum: SPS Keepers 04/18/2007, 11:48 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 675
Posted By ahchung
With good water parameter and flow, you can keep...

With good water parameter and flow, you can keep SPS using PC with nice color, however SPS must be place very close to PC.
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