LPS Tissue Recession & Death

[Reef Hero]

Woah! Almost 50ppm nitrates....is it just me or is that not quite high?!?

I would like to comment that its not always just the type of coral that means its easy to keep or will thrive but probably more whether the coral has been aquacultured for years and not just one directly out of the ocean.....aquacultured corals have always done better for me while the wild ones can remain for years with no growth and little pe until one day finally.....growth and pe! But other wild ones may just whither away.....

 

[spyd]

I run about the same amount of carbon and GFO as you do on my 180g if that helps for amounts. 2 cups GFO in one canister and I fill my other canister full of carbon on my BRS dual reactor. I definitely need to directly feed most of my LPS to get it to grow. I can generally get away with not feeding my aquacultured chalices and favia. Acans, brains, scolys, etc all need to be fed mysis every 3 days for mine to grow. My system is too clean which is my constant battle as well.

 

[Phil]

Derek, how often are you changing out your carbon and gfo? Are you running bio-pellets as well?