keeping them Alive

Discussion in 'SPS Corals' started by kwinter1, May 31, 2012.

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  1. kwinter1

    kwinter1 Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    Is it feasable to keep trace elements up in a moderate size tank (125) with out dosing while just having 8-12 small frags of assorted sps? I currently change about 10 gallons per week and use aqua vitro salinity.
     
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  2. inwall75

    inwall75 Giant Squid

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    Sure. The demands on your major elements like Calcium, Magnesium, and Carbonate Hardness will be minimal in the amount of water you currently have. The same will hold true for all of the trace elements. Just remember that as they grow, this same demand will increase and you'll need to dose and/or increase the amount of your waterchange.....whichever is easier/more economical.
     
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  3. cosmo

    cosmo Giant Squid

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    Yep, I've got 3 clams, 1 large crocea, 1 medium derasa, 1 smallish maxima, asst LPS, SPS, and softies and keep my levels stable with WC's. I have to do a 10% about every week and a half!;)
     
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  4. kwinter1

    kwinter1 Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    sweet I'm putting a few things on lay away at wtsps :) Gonna let my tank adjust to the new fish then sps tank here we go !
     
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