Sps newb

[swalke2]

Anyone have a reccomendation on a beginner sps, somthing that looks cool, grows fast and is inexpensive. I just got a new 36" 6 bulb nova extreme and would like to try my hand at it. Anyone got a really cheap frag?

Steve

Edit: or are all sps cared for about the same?

 

[the-bubonic-one]

I'm not a sps expert by any means. I've had good luck with ORA birdsnest its a thin branched Seriatopora. Nice neon green.

 

[ripped tide]

Montipora and birdsnest are great beginner sps. They are generally known to be more forgiving than acropora species. They generally need a very stable tank with no phosphate and very very low-none nitrate. They generally prefer high light, high flow, and higher calcium levels. It is important to make sure that your alkalinity, magnesium, and calcium stay relatively stable. I have been maintaining my sps tank at:

Ca: 450ppm
Alk: 2.5mg/l-3.0mg/l
Mg: 1400ppm
NO3: 0ppm
PO4: 0ppm

I use LED lights and have had pretty good luck so far. Everyone has a few bumps here and there, but you'll get the hang of it. I have an orange encrusting monti frag you can have if you want to come get it.

 

[dawgface]

I have some great looking Pocillopora on a clam shell you can have for free. Stuff has started propagating everywhere.

 

[raz0945]

I have some Ora Pink Birdnest, I will give you when you pickup the overflow box. Do you need any chaeto? Holley

 

[swalke2]

Thanks!

Edit:

Raz0945;697837 wrote: I have some Ora Pink Birdnest, I will give you when you pickup the overflow box. Do you need any chaeto? Holley

No chaeto right now thanks.
Holley what will yo be there avarium? (sp)

 

[swalke2]

Thanks Holley and Jesse for getting me started! I hope I make you proud

 

[raz0945]

Steve-I'm sure your going to do great! I enjoyed meeting you, if your in this area again, your welcome to come by the house. Thanks again for the light it is perfect for the small tank.