DIY SPS coral growth experimentation

[Young Frankenstein]

After reading some the curiosity has set in and I need to experiment with coral growth. I am thinking of doing this in small scale with small tanks. DC electricity and Iron will be one method. The second method will be increase of MG ALK CA PH Light and avoiding precipitation, reaching the maximum growth level. Please feel free to introduce new ideas.
Here is where I am starting.
Before I setup anything I need to clarify the methods.


http://people.uncw.edu/szmanta/2006...2004 long term growth w mineral accretion.pdf

Increased Zooxanthellae Numbers

https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/reef-chemistry-forum/90022-reef-aquarium-fact-168-calcium-isnt.html

http://globalcoral.org/Electric Current Saves Corals in Indonesia.htm

http://www.biorock.net/Technologies/

 

[Young Frankenstein]

The idea here is to create the ultimate frag tank
1) corals hanging from metal iron wire
2) dc voltage 18v
3) ph 8.5 and above
4) alk mg ca maximum above normal parameters and to avoid precipitation magnesium hydroxide dosing (milk of magnesia)
5) totally separate system with its own skimmer
6) lighting 10w/gal


how does it sound ?

 

[robby2782]

Sounds very interesting, I'll be interested to see results...

 

[Tinola]

This does sound very interesting.

 

[Ace25]

The only thing I see being a problem is maintaining parameters so accurately (pH above 8.5 being the biggest issue), but if you pull it off, I see no reason why you shouldn't see the results your expecting. I have read about using low voltage to increase growth, along with hanging them for maximum flow and lighting. Just make sure you also feed properly in order to maximize growth and don't go overboard on lighting because too much light can be more harmful than too little. 10w a gallon is crazy.

 

[Young Frankenstein]

I am currently grinding frag plus ............... will come back soon ..................

 

[jtgordon20]

Following along on this one!! Can't wait

 

[Saltwatertaylor]

Cant wait to see the results.

 

[ritter6788]

Subscribed!

 

[Young Frankenstein]

Reading material, reference for start of experiment !!! I will call this " The Big Mac" just because i think they are very nutritious
http://www.co2.ulg.ac.be/pub/gattuso_et_al_1998a.pdf

 

[CJO]

I had been thinking of doing the same thing with the low-voltage, but hadn't gotten around to it. I'm interested in seeing how it goes. Good luck!

CJ

 

[cdness]

Interesting for sure... Never thought of the voltage thing. The end results will be interesting for sure.

 

[TulsaTye]

Pic?

 

[bassintoo]

watching too

 

[Young Frankenstein]

I will be posting the design of the tank first, the idea is to have about 5 small maybe 1g tanks with their own skimmer each, separate.

 

[thewackyreefer]

I will be posting the design of the tank first, the idea is to have about 5 small maybe 1g tanks with their own skimmer each, separate.

How are you planning to keep parameters in check on 1g tanks? You must have a lot of time on your hands!

 

[Young Frankenstein]

How are you planning to keep parameters in check on 1g tanks? You must have a lot of time on your hands!

No I dont and that is a good qestion. I am open for suggestions.

 

[Young Frankenstein]

The bigeast qestion..........how to easilly maintain a high PH ? in small tanks? would the aerator do it ? your comments please.

 

[jtgordon20]

Why such small tanks? Maybe bump them up some size?

 

[-Logzor]

The bigeast qestion..........how to easilly maintain a high PH ? in small tanks? would the aerator do it ? your comments please.

Dose limewater and pump out air from the outside. Via skimmer or just open up the window in the room if you can. I don't think pulling in air from the room will do that much since the entire surface of the water is already in contact with it. Air from the outside will make a huge difference.