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magikfly
06/26/2009, 01:45 PM
Here's a before/after shot (1 month timeframe)
I think the SPS should be growing faster, maybe it's the bulbs?
2x250W Phoenix on mag ballasts
complementary actinics 2x40w
Alk 10
Ph 8,2-8,4
Ca 480
Mg 1400
Bulbs are about 8" from surface, tank is 20" deep
http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/8382/beforeafter.jpg
cabrego
06/26/2009, 01:52 PM
these look like they are under different lights...
magikfly
06/26/2009, 01:55 PM
They were taken with different cameras, white balance was a little off on the second one.
ReeferChick85
06/26/2009, 02:53 PM
Well i can definitely see some growth. It looks like it encrusted the entire plug completely and the tips are growing out. For one month I think that's good actually. JMO. Looks good btw :) Nice piece!
Toddrtrex
06/26/2009, 02:55 PM
Assuming that you keep your water and what not in check, would think that in a month or two should really see it take off --- after it finished encrusting.
magikfly
06/26/2009, 03:36 PM
I do realize there has been some growth and the corals itself are extremely healthy, but the fact remais that they have about 9h of full fludged MH sweetness blasted at them daily, calcification should be way higher in my opinion
Toddrtrex
06/26/2009, 03:38 PM
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15262981#post15262981 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by magikfly
I do realize there has been some growth and the corals itself are extremely healthy, but the fact remais that they have about 9h of full fludged MH sweetness blasted at them daily, calcification should be way higher in my opinion
You might want to try cutting back your MH photo-period to around 5-6 hours. Others (( myself included )) saw an increase of growth when the photo-period was cut back.
BuddhaKiss
06/26/2009, 03:41 PM
I'm no expert on SPS as I only have a few pieces, but mine usually take off after it enrusts itself. Looks like yours is getting to that point
circusink22
06/26/2009, 03:46 PM
looks good
1DeR9_3Hy
06/26/2009, 03:52 PM
Id be happy with that considering one month includes a couple weeks to adjust to your lighting, and water chemistry.
ludnix
06/26/2009, 04:23 PM
How long has that specimen been in your tank?
TomRep
06/26/2009, 04:41 PM
I agree with cutting the lights back some. i used to run my daylights for about 8-10 hours. Cut them back to 5 and I had a huge explosion in growth.
tom
rireuter
06/26/2009, 05:26 PM
+1 on cutting photo period back
ang_99
06/26/2009, 05:41 PM
I was afraid to open this thread.
BLKTANG
06/26/2009, 07:10 PM
It looks like a A.Validia,& IME is a slow grower.It has encrusted well,& colored up nicely.Give it time,& let it grow.Looks great.
jenglish
06/26/2009, 07:14 PM
removed....really?
otrlynn
06/26/2009, 07:23 PM
IMO, that's in pretty poor taste.
IFbettas
06/26/2009, 10:50 PM
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15263908#post15263908 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by BLKTANG
It looks like a A.Validia,& IME is a slow grower.It has encrusted well,& colored up nicely.Give it time,& let it grow.Looks great.
My valida is my second fastest growing acro in my tank. Of course, it varies from tank to tank. They just like to encrust a ton before making a lot of branch growth.
aquariumclown
06/27/2009, 02:15 AM
That's decent growth for a newly acquired piece. As it settles in your tank the color and growth will improve provided you keep good chemistry.
wschang812
06/27/2009, 02:27 AM
i think its good growth for 1 month
luther1200
06/27/2009, 10:39 AM
I would be happy with that from a new frag.
ILoveReefer
06/27/2009, 10:50 AM
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15263562#post15263562 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ang_99
I was afraid to open this thread.
I see I'm not the only one disturbed a little by the title. I thought the OP may have tried extenz.
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