Ok...I live in Bangkok so unfortunately I don't have access the endless options like in the States...I am using a light I bought in America, and from what I remember it was rated pretty well. I can try to find brand/any identification to identify it but i don't think I'll find any
Thanks! I'll check it out!
Don't rush. Reef tanks need time. Just take it slow and add/change one thing at the time. Enjoy every addition. Learn more and do the next step.
That does sound like some pretty wise advice...I actually worked as an extra hand for an aquarium store (primarily I just did the moving/stocking/warehouse type of stuff) but I think I remember one of the in-store employees telling customers that exact piece of advice...It makes sense too! Everyone starts out with so much energy, enthusiasm, and no consideration for the corals growth or the fact that they're causing a radical change in water chemistry. I know you're right about that. That's what I'm aiming to do, not only for the health of the tank, but for my wallet as well haha
btw, here in Bangkok, I'm not sure where to go to get ro/di water...7/11 water contains 14 TDS. Is that close enough to pure in your opinion or does it need to be at exactly 0?
When I'm trying to decide where to place it to receive those requirements, how can I tell which location it prefers? Is the opening of polyps the only way to tell or how can I understand what the coral is trying to tell me?
It is not only for reef tanks. It is used for filtering any water. Just search for reverse osmosis - you should be able to find it in Bangkok.
I can find reverse osmosis water but the TDS sensor registered it at 14ppm... I know that's very low but I've been told by others here even 14ppm is too risky...I live on the outskirts of Bangkok and no taxi would want to pick me up since I would need a good amount of water and they already don't like driving to this area...In your opinion is 14ppm ok? thats the water from 7/11
I might try that, it just comes down to pricing over here but I'll check out a few systems
I wouldnt put water in my tank that has a TDS higher than 3. You can you can use natural sea water if that is a option for you. Or tell your local store to change there resin in there filters to bring it down.
That's one of the obstacles I have to get through...The closest fish stores aren't really stores, most of them are have rented space at a big outdoor market so I'll ask them about RO/DI water but I feel like they don't give a lot of care to the fish, they depend on turnover
Sure- the more vibrant the better... also you’ll be able to gauge by looking at what the same coral looks like in other tanks. overall health is easy to tell... fine tuning is an art that comes with experience. I went a solid year and my corals had great color (best I had seen) then I started dosing aminos (note: this isn’t me dose aminos... at least not yet) and realized even more color potential. In other words- as your process refines you’re gonna pull even more color out. If the system is stable and your corals aren’t brown then you’re doing great. Some of the higher end montis will challenge you to bring out their best colors... they won’t look bad but you’ll see a pink ring around the same coral in a buddies tank and want to figure out how to get it on yours
case in point.. the jf altered ego.... I have it and it has a nice blue color- certainly doing fine in my tank, but if you look online, it can be so much more. (These are the types of corals i keep on discs and move around to see how they adjust)
