New Green Star Polyp??
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pezenfuego
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Originally Posted by dondemi
http:///forum/post/3021573
Just picked up my first coral - Green Star Polyp. Do I need to wait between adding new corals, like I wait for adding new fish (I usually wait at least a week before introducing new fish). It's about a 5" coral.
In most cases no. However since this is your first coral, you should probably wait a while to make sure it is doing well. If it by chance dies on you or stops looking good, you will know that your tank isn't ready for corals and you shouldn't buy a ton all at once
I bet it'll be fine, but it's better safe than sorry, you know?
http:///forum/post/3021573
Just picked up my first coral - Green Star Polyp. Do I need to wait between adding new corals, like I wait for adding new fish (I usually wait at least a week before introducing new fish). It's about a 5" coral.
In most cases no. However since this is your first coral, you should probably wait a while to make sure it is doing well. If it by chance dies on you or stops looking good, you will know that your tank isn't ready for corals and you shouldn't buy a ton all at once
meowzer
Moderator
Originally Posted by PEZenfuego
http:///forum/post/3021581
In most cases no. However since this is your first coral, you should probably wait a while to make sure it is doing well. If it by chance dies on you or stops looking good, you will know that your tank isn't ready for corals and you shouldn't buy a ton all at once
I bet it'll be fine, but it's better safe than sorry, you know?
blah blah blah......
http:///forum/post/3021581
In most cases no. However since this is your first coral, you should probably wait a while to make sure it is doing well. If it by chance dies on you or stops looking good, you will know that your tank isn't ready for corals and you shouldn't buy a ton all at once
blah blah blah......
meowzer
Moderator
Originally Posted by dondemi
http:///forum/post/3021593
234W T5 linear (1 watt/ litre)
117W 10,000K/117W Actinic
Came with the RED SEA Max 250
It's been set up for about 2 months
So is it a 250g tank?
and the lights add up to 451 WATTS total???
http:///forum/post/3021593
234W T5 linear (1 watt/ litre)
117W 10,000K/117W Actinic
Came with the RED SEA Max 250
It's been set up for about 2 months
So is it a 250g tank?
and the lights add up to 451 WATTS total???
dondemi
Member
No, thats in litres - it's actually about 66 gal. It was a complete set-up with pumps, skimmer, etc. built in. I was looking to start small when I got into SW, but everybody told me the bigger the tank the better. Now I'm hooked & already looking into buying another tank at least a 100 gal.
meowzer
Moderator
Originally Posted by dondemi
http:///forum/post/3021600
No, thats in litres - it's actually about 66 gal. It was a complete set-up with pumps, skimmer, etc. built in. I was looking to start small when I got into SW, but everybody told me the bigger the tank the better. Now I'm hooked & already looking into buying another tank at least a 100 gal.
HOOKED
I can't imagine such a thing
So about the watts...you have 451 watts on that tank?
I was just wondering cause you have to watch what corals you get...a lot require really high lighting. the gsp should be good with your lights though...they require medium lighting
http:///forum/post/3021600
No, thats in litres - it's actually about 66 gal. It was a complete set-up with pumps, skimmer, etc. built in. I was looking to start small when I got into SW, but everybody told me the bigger the tank the better. Now I'm hooked & already looking into buying another tank at least a 100 gal.
HOOKED
So about the watts...you have 451 watts on that tank?
I was just wondering cause you have to watch what corals you get...a lot require really high lighting. the gsp should be good with your lights though...they require medium lighting
dondemi
Member
Originally Posted by PEZenfuego
http:///forum/post/3021581
In most cases no. However since this is your first coral, you should probably wait a while to make sure it is doing well. If it by chance dies on you or stops looking good, you will know that your tank isn't ready for corals and you shouldn't buy a ton all at once
I bet it'll be fine, but it's better safe than sorry, you know?
If there is one thing I've learned in such a short time in this hobby - it's patience - so I can definitely wait to add anything else.
http:///forum/post/3021581
In most cases no. However since this is your first coral, you should probably wait a while to make sure it is doing well. If it by chance dies on you or stops looking good, you will know that your tank isn't ready for corals and you shouldn't buy a ton all at once
If there is one thing I've learned in such a short time in this hobby - it's patience - so I can definitely wait to add anything else.
dondemi
Member
Originally Posted by meowzer
http:///forum/post/3021603
HOOKED
I can't imagine such a thing
So about the watts...you have 451 watts on that tank?
I was just wondering cause you have to watch what corals you get...a lot require really high lighting. the gsp should be good with your lights though...they require medium lighting
There are 6 T5's in all - 3 117W 10,000K & 3 117W Actinic. The set-up is supposed to have enough lighting to maintain a complete coral reef (at least that what Red Sea states) It is quite bright. I had to cut out allot of the picture size to be able to post it (before I added the GSP)
http:///forum/post/3021603
HOOKED
So about the watts...you have 451 watts on that tank?
I was just wondering cause you have to watch what corals you get...a lot require really high lighting. the gsp should be good with your lights though...they require medium lighting
There are 6 T5's in all - 3 117W 10,000K & 3 117W Actinic. The set-up is supposed to have enough lighting to maintain a complete coral reef (at least that what Red Sea states) It is quite bright. I had to cut out allot of the picture size to be able to post it (before I added the GSP)
dondemi
Member
Originally Posted by meowzer
http:///forum/post/3021627
How about a pic tomorrow when it opens???
You got it
http:///forum/post/3021627
How about a pic tomorrow when it opens???
You got it
truperc
Member
I am a relative newbie so factor that in to my response.
Adding in more than one coral at a time is not generally an issue.
That said, as previously stated you may want to start slow for cost control in case there is a problem.
Here is where I may differ. Do not assume that because one coral does poorly that your tank is not coral ready.
There can be a host of reasons why any single coral does not thrive, and suggesting one failure means the tank is not ready would be too black or white.
If I have learned anything in my short time with the hobby, there are very few things that are black or white.
Adding in more than one coral at a time is not generally an issue.
That said, as previously stated you may want to start slow for cost control in case there is a problem.
Here is where I may differ. Do not assume that because one coral does poorly that your tank is not coral ready.
There can be a host of reasons why any single coral does not thrive, and suggesting one failure means the tank is not ready would be too black or white.
If I have learned anything in my short time with the hobby, there are very few things that are black or white.