Frogspawn And Hammer Questions

[broken_tusk]

Will VHO Lights Do? 660 watts over 125 gal
Do They Need Calcium?
What Else Do They Need That Anemones Don't?

 

[broken_tusk]

Please help me figuer these questions out.

 

[bang guy]

Yes, VHO is perfect for these types of LPS.
They require NSW levels or Calcium and Carbonate, and low Phosphate levels.

 

[broken_tusk]

Thank you for you answer.
But I have a few more questions.
What does NSW stand for?
What level of Calcium and Carbonate should the water contain?
So a calcium reactor would be needed?

 

[baddlord77]

NSW ? yeh....i would like to know likewise...

 

[bang guy]

Natural Salt Water.
NSW contains about 400 - 420 ppm Calcium and about 125 - 150ppm Carbonate.
There are many ways to maintain these levels & higher. A CA reactor is just one way but probably the most effective.
If your Calcium demand is low then just doing regular water changes will maintain Calcium and Carbonate levels.

 

[broken_tusk]

So if I have one Frogspawn and one Hammer in a 125g tank, will water changes with ro water keep the levels up enough?

 

[bang guy]

Probably. Most people eventually have to add more Corals though

 

[broken_tusk]

How hard is it to mix the kalkwaser and stuff to add to the tank if its needed?
And on a general basis how often?
I really appreciate your answers Bang Guy.

 

[bang guy]

Dripping Kalkwasser 101

 

[saltyrich]

Yuo could also try adding Bionic on a daily basis. It is a two part solution to maintain what Bang is talking about for a reef system.

 

[shawna]

can I use an IV tubing and a small bag or are their specific set ups for this my only thought being hat I could control the gtt ratio
(drops per hour) so if i needed to dose 1 full ounce then i could set it on a remarably slow drip rate say 30 drops per hour