Sps

Discussion in 'SPS Corals' started by Beautemps, May 23, 2011.

to remove this notice and enjoy 3reef content with less ads. 3reef membership is free.

  1. Beautemps

    Beautemps Bristle Worm

    Joined:
    Aug 21, 2009
    Messages:
    133
    Hi,

    How long can my SPS stay outside the water during water change? Or they shouldn't be expose to air at all? :confused:

    Thanks,
     
    Beautemps, May 23, 2011
    Beautemps, May 23, 2011
    #1

    2. Click Here!

  2. thepanfish

    thepanfish Flying Squid

    Joined:
    Jan 1, 2010
    Messages:
    3,014
    Location:
    Michigan
    I would keep exposure to air to a minimum unless they are glued to the rock, just move em down.
     
    thepanfish, May 23, 2011
    thepanfish, May 23, 2011
    #2
  3. doylef4i

    doylef4i Bubble Tip Anemone

    Joined:
    Jan 11, 2010
    Messages:
    651
    Location:
    Florida
    Some Sps are out in the air for hours at low tide with no problems.That being said I usually splash some water on mine if the water is going to be low for a while.
     
    doylef4i, May 23, 2011
    doylef4i, May 23, 2011
    #3
  4. Beautemps

    Beautemps Bristle Worm

    Joined:
    Aug 21, 2009
    Messages:
    133
    So my Acropora could stay out of the water for 10 minutes safely?
     
    Beautemps, May 23, 2011
    Beautemps, May 23, 2011
    #4
  5. inwall75

    inwall75 Giant Squid

    Joined:
    Sep 10, 2003
    Messages:
    7,172
    Location:
    America
    Yes.

    Turn off your lights and fans just to be on the safe side. However, I've had colonies out for HOURS while fragging.
     
    inwall75, May 23, 2011
    inwall75, May 23, 2011
    #5
  6. Magnus

    Magnus Sharknado

    Joined:
    Jan 13, 2010
    Messages:
    1,923
    Location:
    Knoxville, TN
    I've leave my sps above the water level all the time when I do water changes or pump maintenance, with no other adverse effect but the goo like film they expel for a couple of hours afterwards. They never lost color or stopped their steady growth.

    Sent from my phone using my two opposable digits
     
    Magnus, May 23, 2011
    Magnus, May 23, 2011
    #6

    7. Click Here!

  7. Beautemps

    Beautemps Bristle Worm

    Joined:
    Aug 21, 2009
    Messages:
    133
    Thank you All!
     
    Beautemps, May 23, 2011
    Beautemps, May 23, 2011
    #7
  8. mikejrice

    mikejrice 3reef Affiliate

    Joined:
    May 24, 2009
    Messages:
    5,926
    Location:
    Colorado
     
    mikejrice, May 23, 2011
    mikejrice, May 23, 2011
    #8
    1 person likes this.
  9. Clonefarmer

    Clonefarmer Millepora

    Joined:
    Dec 9, 2010
    Messages:
    924
    Location:
    Springfield, MA
    Nice video! The SPS were really getting battered by the current and exposed to air, but they look like they're thriving.
     
    Clonefarmer, May 23, 2011
    Clonefarmer, May 23, 2011
    #9