Coral growth

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Hi everyone, I made this thread because I need some advice/clarification on coral growth.

I am unsure of what is considered as "normal" growth for certain species of coral. For example my normal green palys have not made a single new head since I purchased them (8 months ago) and my holy wood stunner chalice has grown about 1cm in 8 months.

How fast are your coral growing at what am I doing wrong. The tank has been running for about 2 and a half years. Any advice will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
 
I had a similar situation with my Zoas, I have alot of Zoas..... Last month I purchased Amino Orca cubes, dropped em in my sump and suddenly all my softies and LPS are growing and splitting.
 
Thanks for the reply... how long did it take for you to see a change in growth and how long did those blocks last?
 
There are so many variables that will determine the growth rate of corals.

Water chemistry, lighting, flow, tank mates, the coral itself.



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Puff said:
Thanks for the reply... how long did it take for you to see a change in growth and how long did those blocks last?
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The blocks last between 25/28 days, but I change them once a month. It's one cube per 100l, and I mentioned within a month everything started to grow and split.
But it is also important that you keep your tank stable, temperature must never vary within 0.5c, alkalinity should remain around 9, don't mess with your lights etc...
 
ThaneF said:
how is that even possible to manage :m15:
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Not to difficult with an STC1000 temp controller.

My controller (Not Expensive at all) has a heating channel and cooling channel, my tank runs at 24.5 degrees, if it drops 0.3 it switches on my heaters, if it warms up 0.3 it switches on my fans to cool the water down again.

PM me if you would like some more information.
 
I have also put some thought into param swings and how important they are. In nature coral that grow in small rockpools will receive daily temperature swings when the tide goes out and when it rains the pool will have a large increase in fresh water.

A similar situation happens when coral grow near freshwater lagoons or on rusty shipwrecks which is constantly leaking metals etc... Just my thoughts but Im definitely not an expert.
 
Puff said:
I have also put some thought into param swings and how important they are. In nature coral that grow in small rockpools will receive daily temperature swings when the tide goes out and when it rains the pool will have a large increase in fresh water.

A similar situation happens when coral grow near freshwater lagoons or on rusty shipwrecks which is constantly leaking metals etc... Just my thoughts but Im definitely not an expert.
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You may definitely be onto something, however I am erring on the side of caution, all the experts (BRS, TCP, Premium Aquatics, etc...) that have way superior experience than I do all say the same thing, stability is key because we cannot hope to recreate the natural ocean.
 
Xexonix said:
I had a similar situation with my Zoas, I have alot of Zoas..... Last month I purchased Amino Orca cubes, dropped em in my sump and suddenly all my softies and LPS are growing and splitting.
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you got any photos brother ?
 
with regards to coral growth , there are alot of variables but stability is key , yes some corals might prefer a DKH of 8 but if yours is at 6 and its stable there it will be fine , each tank has their own strains of bacteria , different intensity of light as awell as how long lights are running , the food being fed to fish , any supplements , how much water changes and how often ect the list is endless.
 
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