trying my hand at sps - added pics

Discussion in 'SPS Corals' started by oldfishkeeper, Jun 22, 2014.

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  1. oldfishkeeper

    oldfishkeeper Giant Squid

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    hopefully, third time is a charm lol - bought an itsy bitsy milli today and am going to give it a try. I have it high in the tank in high flow. The other two frags I tried both fell down and perished - one was not doing well before the fall. Wish me luck!

    Also, I got the cutest little anemone crab today - it has the same coloration as a sexy shrimp (which I love but can't have because they're too small and my pistol would eat them I'm sure).
     
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  2. Alfie uk

    Alfie uk Feather Duster

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    It really is best to start any new corals off low and raise them over a couple of weeks to stop any light shock :)
     
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  3. ktz216

    ktz216 Flamingo Tongue

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    What color milli did you get, oldfishkeeper?
    You should acclimate the new frag to your lighting. You don't have to put it all the way at the bottom. I recommend mid-range in your tank with good flow.
     
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  4. oldfishkeeper

    oldfishkeeper Giant Squid

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    it's a purple milli
     
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  5. stepho

    stepho Panda Puffer

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    Good Luck!

    :pics2:
     
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  6. Pdxile

    Pdxile Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Congrats on the SPS. I can't keep an Acro to save my life, but birdsnest and monti digitata do well.
     
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  7. Reefbuilder

    Reefbuilder Scooter Blennie

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    Good luck!
     
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  8. Todd_Sails

    Todd_Sails Giant Squid

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    Congrats Mindy on the new MIlli.

    I feel the flow doesn/t have to be that great, a gentle flow works on my Milli's.

    Todd

    And the pic is?
     
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  9. Zgetman

    Zgetman Ritteri Anemone

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    I am really looking for your pictures... :p Oh and good luck.
     
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  10. DSC reef

    DSC reef Giant Squid

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    Congrats. Mindy you know the rules! We need pics or the thread will be closed :p
     
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