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[karsa]

DAILY QUESTION: How important is flow in coral growth? What have you found to be the best way to get the right flow for keeping corals healthy and thriving?

The right flow is important. I like multiple smaller power heads to give a little better control

 

[karsa]

DAILY QUESTION: Do you feed your coral? If so, what are your favorite coral food and feeding techniques? If not, why not?

I use to but nutrients would increase too much. Now I have my on fish food mix that includes smaller particles that corals can get

 

[karsa]

DAILY QUESTION: How do you handle coral placement in your tank for optimal growth?

Acros up top LPS down low. I don’t over think it

 

[karsa]

DAILY QUESTION: How do you get the best color you can from your corals? Any tips to help the rest of us?

I’m just trying to keep things stable and let the colors do what they will. As long as the coral healthy and growing

 

[karsa]

DAILY QUESTION: What has been your biggest challenge in growing corals?

Probably patience in the beginning and not going too fast

 

[karsa]

DAILY QUESTION: How do you monitor trace element levels in your tank?

I try to do an ICP every couple of months

 

[karsa]

DAILY QUESTION: How do you deal with coral aggression and spacing issues?

I avoid some of the more aggressive corals but also don’t pack them in to close and move if I have to

 

[karsa]

DAILY QUESTION: What has been your most successful coral-growing strategy?

Pick parameters you want and keep them there as much as possible along with regular water changes

 

[karsa]

DAILY QUESTION: What methods do you use to increase coral polyp extension?

I don’t actively try to change this

 

[karsa]

DAILY QUESTION: What are your favorite resources for learning about coral care?

YouTube channels of trusted sources

 

[karsa]

DAILY QUESTION: How do you keep track of your coral growth progress?

Really just my photographic memory so really I don’t haha

 

[karsa]

DAILY QUESTION: How do you deal with coral warfare and chemical interactions?Occasionally activated carbon

 

[karsa]

DAILY QUESTION: What is your approach to coral reef aquascaping?

Mainly trying to get a coral in the best light and flow then make sure it’s good with neighboring corals and lastly looking at colors/shapes

 

[karsa]

DAILY QUESTION: How do you prevent and handle coral RTN (Rapid Tissue Necrosis)?

Haven’t had it knock on wood

 

[karsa]

DAILY QUESTION: How do you incorporate coral frag racks or mounts into your tank setup?

I have a magnetic one but only use for acclimating

 

[kdx7214]

Official entry: I started using kalk. It's really helped my corals.

 

[Olefreebe]

First entry. Consistent water changes.

 

[karsa]

DAILY QUESTION: What advice would you give to a new coral grower starting out in the hobby?

Take your time and don’t rush things!

 

[karsa]

DAILY QUESTION: How do you handle coral bleaching and recovery?

I haven’t had this exactly but would check parameters and try to identify what was the cause and take cation from there

 

[karsa]

DAILY QUESTION: What role do macroalgae play in your coral growth strategy?

Taking up excess nutrients and raising PH