When is enough enough?

[Hector De Jesus]

I have a 40 gallon cube with tons of different coral. The tank is now maybe 3 to 4 months old. I have a bunch of zoas, hammers, torches, leathers and etc. Is there a such thing as too many pieces in a tank? Is it fine as long as I keep my parameters in check? Is it too soon to start wanting to dose?

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

Look at your alk consumption on the dosing question.

Nothing wrong with coral hoarding.

 

[Hector De Jesus]

Look at your alk consumption on the dosing question.

Nothing wrong with coral hoarding.

What are the numbers on the tank? Prices?

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

What are the numbers on the tank? Prices?

Hahahaha !

 

[Hector De Jesus]

Hahahaha !

Lol. How important are the par readings? And how do I know where to set my frags?

 

[Stanzo13]

Coral hoarding could be bad if anything can sting or give off toxins, if you've got carbon and place things nice you should be just fine

 

[Stanzo13]

Can you put up a pick of your tank, I have a 30 gallon so I'm super interested

 

[Hector De Jesus]

Can you put up a pick of your tank, I have a 30 gallon so I'm super interested

I posted some earlier from my computer. I will have to post some later it won't upload from my cell for some reason.

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

Lol. How important are the par readings? And how do I know where to set my frags?

It’s good to know the approximate range you have. IMO , a little more is actually a bit better.

Acclimation tonlight levels is key.
Most corals are actually generalist in thier Light needs. So like Xenia say, low would be 50 and I’ve had mine in 700. Zoas are similar.
Acros usually need a min of 175 and up.
Caveat being , with higher nutrients you can use more light.

So the honest answer is , you play by feel.

 

[Hector De Jesus]

It’s good to know the approximate range you have. IMO , a little more is actually a bit better.

Acclimation tonlight levels is key.
Most corals are actually generalist in thier Light needs. So like Xenia say, low would be 50 and I’ve had mine in 700. Zoas are similar.
Acros usually need a min of 175 and up.
Caveat being , with higher nutrients you can use more light.

So the honest answer is , you play by feel.

Thanks