SPS Corals

christensonjes · 02/27/2006, 12:06 PM

I was wondering if I could have SPS corals in my tank? I have a 20 gallon tank with a Coralife PC 130 W fixture. Also has Penguin Bio-wheel 350. Red Sea Berlin Skimmer.(airstone type) and 2 powersweeps 160 gph. Any Opinions? I know they probly wont get the greatest color but, would it work? Will they grow?

Travis L. Stevens · 02/27/2006, 01:06 PM

Something like a Montipora capricornus or a Montipora digitata will fare under those PCs, but don't expect much growth or color. It would need to be placeed at the very top. Also, watch your nitrates. I see you have a bio-wheel. It COULD be harboring excess nitrates. This would inhibit SPS growth. All in all, the question of CAN you keep SPS under PCs, yes. But don't be amazed if it doesn't do anything and/or die. Good luck

02/27/2006, 12:06 PM	#1
christensonjes Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Saint Cloud,MN Posts: 25	SPS Corals I was wondering if I could have SPS corals in my tank? I have a 20 gallon tank with a Coralife PC 130 W fixture. Also has Penguin Bio-wheel 350. Red Sea Berlin Skimmer.(airstone type) and 2 powersweeps 160 gph. Any Opinions? I know they probly wont get the greatest color but, would it work? Will they grow?

02/27/2006, 01:06 PM	#2
Travis L. Stevens Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Perry, OK Posts: 13,946	Something like a Montipora capricornus or a Montipora digitata will fare under those PCs, but don't expect much growth or color. It would need to be placeed at the very top. Also, watch your nitrates. I see you have a bio-wheel. It COULD be harboring excess nitrates. This would inhibit SPS growth. All in all, the question of CAN you keep SPS under PCs, yes. But don't be amazed if it doesn't do anything and/or die. Good luck __________________ Travis Stevens Current Tank Info: Restarting 28g Bowfront