caring for corals

quiltingmom

Member
I've been looking at pictures of established reef tanks. I must admit, I've been practically drooling
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With all the diversity of coral and fish, that's exactly what I am looking for down the road. I know it's a slow process, those kind of tanks don't happen overnight.
Here's my question: I have 4 corals so far; a green star polyp coral, a pipe organ coral, zoos and 1 mushroom (the last 2 were frags from the LFS, I don't know exactly what kind).
As adviced from my LFS I am currently adding SeaChems Reef Carbonate, Reef Plus and Reef Complete. Is there anything else I shoud give them or is it enough for now?
Any advice is appreciated!
Thanks
(35 G Tank; 1 Koralia 3 powerhead; hang-over back 3-stage filter; skimmer)
Also, before I forget: I've had my skimmer for 3 weeks now and it is still producing very tiny micro bubbles. They have lessened somewhat but are clearly still visible. Should I worry about it and is there something I can do to eliminate them alltogether?
 

dragonzim

Active Member
Regardless of what your local shop tells you, you should never add anything to your tank that you are not testing for. Make sure you test your Calcium and Alakalinity in addition to your regular tests before you keep adding more additives.
 

jackri

Active Member
None of those corals require calcium and need lighting only -- which brings up the point of what do you have for lighting?
I think your LFS made a few needless sales on you for supplements -- but that's half their job it seems.
 
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