SPS experts

[merkywater]

OK so I know suggested temps and salinity norms for SPS coral, been in the hobby for 15yrs. What I want to know from the SPS experts is: What are the highest temps and lowest salinity level they think SPS will survive and flourish in? The reason for asking is, I'm in the process of breaking down my 300 and there are a few SPS I would like to keep after doing so. My situation is I am trying my hand at raising some clowns and their tank's parameters (temp and salinity) will be around 82-84 degrees and 1.018-1.021 salinity. Do we think SPS can handle that high of temp and low salinity?

 

[kilralpine]

They would probably be ok with temperature at 82' no higher, I have a feeling salinity that low will do alot of harm over time. No longer thriving, just surviving (albeit probably barily). No expert, just my thoughts.

 

[merkywater]

kilralpine;865695 wrote: They would probably be ok with temperature at 82' no higher, I have a feeling salinity that low will do alot of harm over time. No longer thriving, just surviving (albeit probably barily). No expert, just my thoughts.

Yea my thoughts as well I've seen them thrive in the temp. My worries are the salinity because I know 1.021 is usually the bare min for inverts and corals are just that inverts. Technically just confirming.

 

[kilralpine]

Well the drop in salinity itself translates to lower concentrations of EVERY trace element the sps are thriving off of. The equivalent of chopping a large chunk out of your calcium concentrations.

 

[ralph atl]

agree above!

IMHO, both are on the outer edges of preferred parems which can leave corals more volatile.

http://www.ronshimek.com/salinity_temperature.html">http://www.ronshimek.com/salinity_temperature.html</a>

Salinity is the issue more so it seems....

 

[kirkwood]

Breaking down the 300? What what?

 

[merkywater]

Kirkwood;865725 wrote: Breaking down the 300? What what?

Yep kid on the way plus trying my hand at raising clowns. Wife says one or the other so, gotta do what gotta do.

 

[rdnelson]

OK so get rid of the kid!!!!! LOL.

Seriously, congratulations man. You will be a great pappa. . Everything else in life will pale by comparison.


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[mc524]

merkywater;865737 wrote: Yep kid on the way plus trying my hand at raising clowns. Wife says one or the other so, gotta do what gotta do.

Dude! First... Congrats to you and the Mrs.:thumbup: Now you know it won't be healthy to keep cups of salt water on the counter from now on!
Secondly, you just set that thing up man. Sorry to hear you will be breaking it down. However, once that baby bounces in, you won't have much time to tend to a tank. Plus, the baby will become your new hobby! My oldest hobby is on his way down from Nashville as I type.
Again.. Congrats Nate.. You two will be great!


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[merkywater]

Thanks Guys!

 

[kirkwood]

merkywater;865737 wrote: Yep kid on the way plus trying my hand at raising clowns. Wife says one or the other so, gotta do what gotta do.

congratulations!!!! when I bought the 120 from you last year that was my 1st fathers day gift from me to me.... i still say its the best gift I ever convinced my wife to let me get myself...

you probably already know this but the most important thing you can do for yourself with your tank and a new baby is - AUTOMATION...

 

[stevhan]

It was cool seeing your setups earlier today. Its a nice tank that your breaking down.