Hard Coral Frags

[stefday]

Hi,

I have just ordered some Montipora and Acropora frags .

I was wondering how quickly or slowly they grow? How often do you add coral food?

Any advice would be appreciated.

 

[jtnova13]

what do you mean by coral food?

You need to check your calc/kh daily to make sure they are being resupplied when needed, also alot of light, pristine water quality. I forget what size tank you have. I think for ideal growth (in a larger tank) MH light should be used, but I've heard the easier species of montis can grow well under 6-8 t5 tubes.

Under good conditions, they should grow pretty fast, not like mushroom fast though haha. Will be pretty big in a year in a half or so.

 

[seffieuk]

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Expensive I have been using the amino acid for lps - don't use every day, they certainly do extend more after adding to the tank. They also quite like 'reef bugs', i put it in at night

Seffie x

 

[stefday]

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Expensive I have been using the amino acid for lps - don't use every day, they certainly do extend more after adding to the tank. They also quite like 'reef bugs', i put it in at night

Seffie x

What are reef bugs?

 

[seffieuk]

What are reef bugs?

you buy thm dried in a box, mix them with tank water for half an hour then pop them in the tank


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Seffie x

ps don't use a full dose as it is meant for fully stocked tanks and it will make your tank go cloudy, thats why i feed at night - be aware though, some people don't rate the product, however my stock seem to like it

 

[SkiFletch]

Don't forget, as much as "feeding" can help, Lighting, Chemistry, and Flow are most important for good hard coral growth. For SPS, high light, flow, calcium, alkalinity, and magnesium along with LOW phosphate needs to be provided before you should really worry about feeding the coral

 

[ben1987]

their growth depends on a LOT of things. They dont grow anywhere near as qucik as softies though!