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[tbrown]

DAILY QUESTION: How do you acclimate new corals to your tank?

QOTD: Plop and drop?

I usually temp acclimate for 15-20 minutes and then drop them in the tank and try a couple of locations in the tank to figure out where they're happiest.

I used to drop acclimate but it seemed like I'd lose more that way.

 

[tharbin]

DAILY QUESTION: How do you acclimate new corals to your tank?

I agree with @tbrown I plop and drop. I temp adjust for 30 minutes to an hour and then put them in. Maybe move them around to see where they look happiest or I assume they will be happiest.

 

[Brisk]

DAILY QUESTION: How do you acclimate new corals to your tank?

On my first coral, I will probably temperature acclimate for about 15 minutes and then drip acclimate.

 

[Mschmidt]

build thread updated

Build Thread - The Mediocreef

So I really like those low profile magnetic frag mounts!!

www.reef2reef.com

 

[fishface NJ]

DAILY QUESTION: How do you acclimate new corals to your tank?

2 QT are setup.

QT Tank #1 gets new coral(s). Float bag. Place frag(s) in QT

2 days later: remove frag plug(s), dip coral in Bayer and CoralRX, rinse in saltwater and into QT Tank #2. Frag(s) stay in QT for 6 weeks

If no pests, frags go into display

 

[Mschmidt]

DAILY QUESTION: How do you acclimate new corals to your tank?

Here is a video of my chosen method. (not my video, not me in it, obv)

 

[A-10reefer]

Daily Question 5: depends on what im fragging. I frag my softies pretty often. For now, im letting everything else grow

 

[A-10reefer]

Daily question 6: Currently i dose ESV B-Ionic daily for my alk and calc needs. Mag as needed. I also dose trace elements when icp tests show im low

 

[A-10reefer]

Daily question 7: float them for about 30min to temp acclimate then place them on the frag racks to settle in before moving them to their location.

 

[bbak]

Bonus, I acclimate but floating the bag for alittle while I get ready, then stick them on the frag rack

 

[bbak]

Bonus, I only frag stuff if I have to prune somthing or want a backup

 

[yosemiteclimber]

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What has been the single best thing you've done to help boost coral growth in your tank?

Tumze osmolator to keep everything nice and balanced and consistent!

 

[gastone]

1st entry - don't put my hands in the tank!!! So hard.

 

[Raineforrest]

DAILY QUESTION: What has been your most rewarding accomplishment as a coral grower?

I can't wait to watch my corals grow and become something beautiful for me to admire.

 

[Raineforrest]

DAILY QUESTION: What is your favorite coral species to grow and why?

I think my favorite is going to be the zoas because I want to grow a beautiful zoa garden.

 

[Raineforrest]

DAILY QUESTION: What has been the best lighting setup you've used for growing corals? Why do you like this one?

I am still in the process of setting up my lighting. I have a fluval coral light but have been checking out better lights to add eventually. I am hoping to start with softies until then.

 

[Raineforrest]

DAILY QUESTION: How do you handle coral fragging in your tank? Are you a frequent fragger? Occasional fragger? Or only when you have to prune?

I plan on doing more research before fragging as I am new to the hobby.

 

[Raineforrest]

DAILY QUESTION: What is your approach to dosing calcium and alkalinity? Do you dose any other elements?

I am still doing research on this topic but I will be doing testing and dosing manually to start with.

 

[Raineforrest]

DAILY QUESTION: How do you acclimate new corals to your tank?

I plan on probably floating them but need to look more into the process because I want to dip them as well.

 

[Gtinnel]

DAILY QUESTION: How do you acclimate new corals to your tank?

I start by floating the bags to temperature acclimate. I know it’s not necessary to mix tank water into the bagged water but I still usually do it.