I've seen the rsm stock lighting grow out some nice sps and not loose much color at all and those sps have been in there for over 16months....
So i tried the monti and birds nest...lol
I guess key is a lot of flow, no nitrates, lots of light and to make sure your calcium level is always fine...
My Readings
Ph: 8.2
Nitrites: 0
Nitrates: 0
Ammonia: 0
Calcium: 480
I have NEVER used any buffers at all just do water changes every week and my calcium has stayed at 480 with my home test and my lfs test...I know that sps take a lot of calcium so I will keep monitoring my calcium levels to see if i need a Calcium and Alk. buffer...