What is the simplest, cheapest, most effective thing I can do to change my tank to benefit my corals in a positive way. Change additives, change lighting, what?
Thats an easy one. Increase the volume and velocity of water circulation in your tank. I have found that nearly everyone who thinks they have a lot of current does not. At the very least,they have dead spots that get very little current. If you want to get better polyp extension on all your corals, especially gorgonians, increase the current. Add more powerheads, especially a pair pointing at each other on opposite ends of the tank. This will create strong random turbulence, especially if they are each on a different timer so that they cut off and on at different times. Or add a powerhead down low in the tank, instead of up high. Try it. Anyone who goes diving knows how much greater the velocity and the flowrate of natural reefs are than our tanks will ever be! Back to Top Q: What type of lighting do you use to grow these corals. Duplicating your lighting conditions may reduce the stress and increase the odds of success for your corals in my tank.
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