Since my last update the SPS in my tank have definitely been growing well. Originally, of the Acros, the pink Valida was growing very slowly while the tri-color was growing the fastest. While the pink V hasn't exactly taken off, I've noticed some upward growth from the encrusting portion. This is true for the tri-color. I expect both of them to have secondary trunks growing before next month. The GARF bonsai seems to have slowed down as well, but this is most likely due to my moving it several times, plus I broke a small part of it but I glued that as well--then it fell and broke a tip. Now all three pieces are encrusting. While none of them are "colored" yet, they ARE beginning to add color back. Again I hope this was due to tank shock.
As far as the other SPS the birds nest is by far the fastest growing. While it did have a crazy initial growth, it has slowed, but still is out-pacing anything else. In second place are the Monti caps. Both of them are showing very good growth with the pink one having great color. The purple one is still gray looking, but I feel it will color soon. The Pocillopora has slowed as well, but it now seems to have better color as well.
Today, I added a Hydor Smart Wave unit. I have wanted one since I first saw them online back in the spring. I love the ease of use and it works great. I really think my tank is going to benefit from it and I will see that in coral growth.
Until next time.
As far as the other SPS the birds nest is by far the fastest growing. While it did have a crazy initial growth, it has slowed, but still is out-pacing anything else. In second place are the Monti caps. Both of them are showing very good growth with the pink one having great color. The purple one is still gray looking, but I feel it will color soon. The Pocillopora has slowed as well, but it now seems to have better color as well.
Today, I added a Hydor Smart Wave unit. I have wanted one since I first saw them online back in the spring. I love the ease of use and it works great. I really think my tank is going to benefit from it and I will see that in coral growth.
Until next time.