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mcgyvr · 12/20/2019, 01:02 PM

IMO Don't expect a SPS tank to do well for the first year..
Many will say that a tank takes 8-12 months to "mature"..
Bacterial populations,etc.. are all still growing/fighting/adjusting,etc.. during that time.

I also find that sometimes we strive for perfection and end up maintaining water quality that is far too "pristine" and just starve the corals,etc..

Now knowing your parameters/lighting/pictures,etc.. may help offer more targeted answers...

12/20/2019, 01:02 PM	#2
mcgyvr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 20,050	IMO Don't expect a SPS tank to do well for the first year.. Many will say that a tank takes 8-12 months to "mature".. Bacterial populations,etc.. are all still growing/fighting/adjusting,etc.. during that time. I also find that sometimes we strive for perfection and end up maintaining water quality that is far too "pristine" and just starve the corals,etc.. Now knowing your parameters/lighting/pictures,etc.. may help offer more targeted answers... __________________ Who me?