no growth?

reefpeeper · Jan 26, 2012

can anyone explain to me why i havent been getting any growth form my sps or z/p? my chalices seem to be growing some, but not to quick. my parameters are this:

salinity .026
ph 8.2
cal 440
alk 10.8

this is my frag tank which is a 30g cube with a 120w evo 14k about 10" above water surface. the tank is barebottom with a refugium made out of a 20long

any ideas?

MattL22 · Jan 26, 2012

How long have u had said sps?
It takes sm frags 6-8 months just to encrust and settle in in a yr maybe they will be am mini colonies ! Most sps grow slow with exception of birdsnest poccilopora some stags

KJAG · Jan 26, 2012

Are you relying strictly on photosynthesis or do you supplement feeding? I had the same issues until I started feeding regularly(oyster eggs, cyclopeze etc.) Ive noticed a massive difference since.

reefpeeper · Jan 26, 2012

Shores805 said:
Are you relying strictly on photosynthesis or do you supplement feeding? I had the same issues until I started feeding regularly(oyster eggs, cyclopeze etc.) Ive noticed a massive difference since.

i did feed slightly, but today i started to feed more heavy. i started to spot feed with mysis and brine shrimp. how often do you feed?

KJAG · Jan 26, 2012

reefpeeper said:
i did feed slightly, but today i started to feed more heavy. i started to spot feed with mysis and brine shrimp. how often do you feed?

3-5 X a week, Once a week water change &skimmer running full time- no algae, params stay in check and growth has increased. I assume youre running a skimmer?