How to get corals to spread?
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wetone
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I have star polyps which grow like weeds. They spread to other rocks with a purple mat like substance very quickly, I even have put small rubble rock around the main piece and as it grows I cut it with a razor blade and move to another spot in the tank or trade out with others. It is almost a problem as they grow too fast and too far.
I only add iodine in small dose 1 to 2 times a week and have used DT's and Kent microvert usually once a week in small doses although I direct feed all including these polyps.
I have a 70G w (2) 250W 6500K MH and (2) 110w VHO actinic, 125lbs of LR with a 40G sump with more LR and a 4 ft skimmer.
I think good water quality and movement and a little patience should make them do just fine.
Good luck
I only add iodine in small dose 1 to 2 times a week and have used DT's and Kent microvert usually once a week in small doses although I direct feed all including these polyps.
I have a 70G w (2) 250W 6500K MH and (2) 110w VHO actinic, 125lbs of LR with a 40G sump with more LR and a 4 ft skimmer.
I think good water quality and movement and a little patience should make them do just fine.
Good luck
jacksonpt
Active Member
I have some GSP that I've noticed is starting to spread. I've had it for probably 3 months now, and it's doing pretty well. I dose Reef Energizer from Custom Sea Life about once a week, and that seems to have help all my corals. I also dose Kalk when I do topoffs and water changes.
Here's a pic of my GSP... the right 1/3 or so of it is all new in the last few weeks.
Here's a pic of my GSP... the right 1/3 or so of it is all new in the last few weeks.
predator
Active Member
I had diffrent types of poylps as well as corals I wanted to spread and had little or no luck.I took a suggestion and uped my iodine a little.Then I moved a powerhead so they had better movement.Now there everywhere.My green star poylps,xenias,yellow poylps,clove poylps and my sea mat have all spread like wild fire.