Caring for an LPS (flower pot)

Discussion in 'LPS Corals' started by Eli_The_Eel, Sep 16, 2008.

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  1. ssgheislerswife

    ssgheislerswife Ritteri Anemone

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    You know if we quit buying these corals, collectively, maybe they could be left in the ocean where they can live longer than 6 months.

    Stepping off soapbox!
     
    ssgheislerswife, Sep 17, 2008
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  2. PharmrJohn

    PharmrJohn The Dude

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    Agreed. Done.
     
    PharmrJohn, Sep 17, 2008
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  3. Eli_The_Eel

    Eli_The_Eel Fire Worm

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    I have the kent stuff, but i've been using a liquid 2 part calcium/buffer solution. Ill try the kent. How much should i put it (i have ~60gals 54 tank+5-6gal fuge). I could never figure out how to get buffer to work. Should I see a difference right away?
     
    Eli_The_Eel, Sep 17, 2008
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  4. PackLeader

    PackLeader Giant Squid

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    Just follow the dosing instructions on the back. One dose at a time till you reach your mark. I would wait at least a couple of hours before testing.
     
    PackLeader, Sep 17, 2008
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  5. Crabby Jim

    Crabby Jim Sea Dragon

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    Now everyone knows why that coral always seems to be on the cheap side, because they don't live too long in a tank and people who know better don't buy them.
     
    Crabby Jim, Sep 17, 2008
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  6. wareagle35031

    wareagle35031 Bubble Tip Anemone

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    I had one, so pretty for a while, it died in about 8 months, I heard someone at a lfs say that if they were placed on pvc tubing out of the sand bed so water could go under them they would make it, But I have my doubts. And once again thats what he said, no personal experiance on if that would work or not. Im not gonna buy one to see.
     
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