LPS struggle

[kevgib67]

BRS rents a par meeter for a week. Perhaps, you could split the cost with a local reefer or two.

 

[VintageReefer]

BRS rents a par meeter for a week. Perhaps, you could split the cost with a local reefer or two.

I don’t believe they do this any more

 

[MangoSentinels]

There is coralline algae growth in the rockwork but nothing major. Most of it sticks to the glass and to the back wall of the tank.

 

[MangoSentinels]

I slowed the flow and raised the light intensity a little bit. There was an immediate response from the hammer and it is extending (not fully, but progress nonetheless) - I am going to keep it this way and observe for a couple of days. Thank you all for the suggestions. Also going to do an ICP test to see if there are any impurities or heavy metals that I should be aware of.

 

[kevgib67]

I don’t believe they do this any more

They had it listed a couple months back. They might have stopped more recently. I’ll have to check, thanks for bringing it to my attention.

 

[Pod_01]

My mistake, its a Kessil A160WE not a 260. That was an error on my part.

That is 40w LED light on 50gal, I believe you can run it at 100% on your tank and have the coral close to it.

That light is intended for 1/2 size your tank:

Do you use more than one.

 

[MangoSentinels]

That is 40w LED light on 50gal, I believe you can run it at 100% on your tank and have the coral close to it.

That light is intended for 1/2 size your tank:

Do you use more than one.

No, I'm only using one.

 

[eenoo]

They had it listed a couple months back. They might have stopped more recently. I’ll have to check, thanks for bringing it to my attention.

I don’t believe they do this any more

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They certainly do! You need to purchase it, then you can return it used for $100 restocking fee.

 

[VintageReefer]

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They certainly do! You need to purchase it, then you can return it used for $100 restocking fee.

Ok so they went from a 60$ rental to a “buy for $530 and return for a 100$ restocking fee”

Anyone willing to do this PM me. I’ll rent mine out. Apogee sq420x. $200 deposit. Renter pays sh both ways. $150 refund upon return of unit in same condition.

 

[Pod_01]

No, I'm only using one.

I would turn your light to 100% (increase intensity over a week) and make sure the coral is close to it and see if things improve.

 

[eenoo]

Ok so they went from a 60$ rental to a “buy for $530 and return for a 100$ restocking fee”

Anyone willing to do this PM me. I’ll rent mine out. Apogee sq420x. $200 deposit. Renter pays sh both ways. $150 refund upon return of unit in same condition.

they raised the price like 4+ years ago. If they have one available, you can get the open box version for an $80 rental price.

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[threebuoys]

You did not mention what fish are in the tank. Any chance they eat the coral? Have you tried any soft corals? Your parameters should be OK for at least some corals to survive. PAR readings could help determine if you have too much light. Some LPS do quite well in lower light conditions.

 

[MangoSentinels]

You did not mention what fish are in the tank. Any chance they eat the coral? Have you tried any soft corals? Your parameters should be OK for at least some corals to survive. PAR readings could help determine if you have too much light. Some LPS do quite well in lower light conditions.

I have two clownfish, a christmas wrasse, a colt coral and a hammer coral.

 

[Spare time]

I would back off a bit and dose enough to keep alkalinity around 9 dKH.

That alk is perfectly fine for lps.

 

[Spare time]

I would run the light at 100% intensity. Also a single one of those covers 18x18 - 24x24 at best.

 

[MangoSentinels]

I would run the light at 100% intensity. Also a single one of those covers 18x18 - 24x24 at best.

My tank is a 24x24

 

[Spare time]

My tank is a 24x24

Oh I thought it was a 50 gallon. Anyways, I think that light can be run at 100% but a par meter will let you know for sure.

 

[Pod_01]

Oh I thought it was a 50 gallon. Anyways, I think that light can be run at 100% but a par meter will let you know for sure.

I had to look it up it is 50gal external dimensions…

Sneaky…

I am sure the light can be used at 100% on this tank, it is rated 24”x24” for lightly stocked soft corals.
I would start from 80% and work up. I don’t think it can reach 20” down.
Just my opinion.

I am planning to set up 10 gal and this is the light I will use.

 

[Spare time]

I had to look it up it is 50gal external dimensions…

Sneaky…

I am sure the light can be used at 100% on this tank, it is rated 24”x24” for lightly stocked soft corals.
I would start from 80% and work up. I don’t think it can reach 20” down.
Just my opinion.

I am planning to set up 10 gal and this is the light I will use.

Kessil has the rating on their website for what tank it can be used on. I think it's fine for this tank.