When can I add some easy sps
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stylolvr
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A good rule of thumb is no SPS until you see good coralline algae growth. If you are done with your cycle and want corals, I’d recommend starting with some zoas or other softies, but slowly. Patience is key!
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When your tank is ready LOL 
I agree with stylolvr, wait until you have some good coralline growth, then try something like a Montipora digitada, or a Montipora capricornis, and see how it goes. Wait until you see new growth on the Monti before moving forward with additional SPS.
I agree with stylolvr, wait until you have some good coralline growth, then try something like a Montipora digitada, or a Montipora capricornis, and see how it goes. Wait until you see new growth on the Monti before moving forward with additional SPS.
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Take your time
SLOW! Don’t waste your money right now until your rock is 10-20% covered in PURPLE or PINK coralline algae growth!!
also not until your ALK, Ca, and Mag are within SPS parameters and STABLE!!!!!!
tip: if you find a fellow reefer whose willing to give you a chunk of live rock (that’s covered in coralline) this will speed the process tremendously
DONT waste your $$$$$$!!!!
also not until your ALK, Ca, and Mag are within SPS parameters and STABLE!!!!!!
tip: if you find a fellow reefer whose willing to give you a chunk of live rock (that’s covered in coralline) this will speed the process tremendously
DONT waste your $$$$$$!!!!
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Miguel Negron
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I would agree, wait until you see coralline algae
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The real question you should be asking is how soon should I be expecting "the uglies" and how long should I be ready for them to last.
Unless this was a transfer with a lot of established rock, it's prob coming fairly significantly.
Unless this was a transfer with a lot of established rock, it's prob coming fairly significantly.
Sick_man
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ideally you should wait but if u want u can test it out with some cheap and easy sps like stylo or birdnest. Go on offerup or facebook and you can get a frag for like 10 bucks maybe. I got a stylo and monti for free even. Its really your call on whether or not u want to test it out.
Live rock or dry rock?
Lot of people having success with SPS much earlier on when using live rock.
Are your parameters stable?
Once they're stable, why not try a piece?
IMO, a monti cap is a great tester.
Lot of people having success with SPS much earlier on when using live rock.
Are your parameters stable?
Once they're stable, why not try a piece?
IMO, a monti cap is a great tester.
