Considering Acropora ?'s

FishKid · 02-06-2002, 09:57 PM

i was looking at the corals on atlantisaquatics, and was thinking about getting a few SPS, what is the turnover rate that i will need? 10x? I definatly dont have that much (although i dont know what my powerheads are rated for) what species if any are easier to keep than others?

mark

**scubadude** · 02-06-2002, 10:09 PM

In a 30gal w/ Power compacts??...I wouldnt do it personally!
Flow is important...but so is Lighting, water quality, and just having a real mature tank....Pocilaporas, and montiporas are fairly hardy...stay away from acroporas for the most part until you get comfortable with those.

rotorh60 · 02-08-2002, 06:04 AM

I agree with Scubadude. You need the proper lighting first, without it, you will not have success with Acropora's. Once you have the lighting taken care of, then proceed with tank turnover rate/water flow or currents inside of the tank.
When considering what type(s) of corals you plan on caring for, you must ensure that your setup is designed for their needs. Please do not take me wrong, there are a ton of folks that will agree that PC's will work, and others will agree that MH's are the only way to go. ( I personally belong in the MH group

)
If you plan on sticking to PC's, then purchase only frags that have been grown out under PC's. If any wild, or farmed frags strikes your fancy, then you must add MH's to your existing setup to guarantee their success. So choose carefully, and ask questions before you purchase. HTH

mrok12 · 02-08-2002, 09:07 AM

scuba is right. I would not do it either. Acros are sensetive and the light alone would not be adequate.

MROK12

02-06-2002, 09:57 PM	#1
FishKid Governor Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Holbrook, NewYork, USA Posts: 1,799	Considering Acropora ?'s i was looking at the corals on atlantisaquatics, and was thinking about getting a few SPS, what is the turnover rate that i will need? 10x? I definatly dont have that much (although i dont know what my powerheads are rated for) what species if any are easier to keep than others? mark

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02-06-2002, 10:09 PM	#2
scubadude Moderator Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 5,315	In a 30gal w/ Power compacts??...I wouldnt do it personally! Flow is important...but so is Lighting, water quality, and just having a real mature tank....Pocilaporas, and montiporas are fairly hardy...stay away from acroporas for the most part until you get comfortable with those.

02-08-2002, 06:04 AM	#3
rotorh60 Just Moved In Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Pensacola, Fl Posts: 20	I agree with Scubadude. You need the proper lighting first, without it, you will not have success with Acropora's. Once you have the lighting taken care of, then proceed with tank turnover rate/water flow or currents inside of the tank. When considering what type(s) of corals you plan on caring for, you must ensure that your setup is designed for their needs. Please do not take me wrong, there are a ton of folks that will agree that PC's will work, and others will agree that MH's are the only way to go. ( I personally belong in the MH group ) If you plan on sticking to PC's, then purchase only frags that have been grown out under PC's. If any wild, or farmed frags strikes your fancy, then you must add MH's to your existing setup to guarantee their success. So choose carefully, and ask questions before you purchase. HTH

02-08-2002, 09:07 AM	#4
mrok12 Mayor Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Van Buren, MI Posts: 1,052	scuba is right. I would not do it either. Acros are sensetive and the light alone would not be adequate. MROK12

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