oceania Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 Hi All, Based on wht I read, the following are wht I've gathered with regards to care for the softies. - Cloves Lighting:Moderate Temp: 22-25 Degree Flow: Low - Moderate Feeding: Not required, photosynthetic Supplement: Iodine, Strontium Ph: 8.1-8.3 - GSP Lighting:Low Temp: 23-27 Degree Flow: Low Feeding: Not Required, photosynthetic - Xenia Lighting: Moderate to High Temp: 22-27 Degree Current: Moderate. Though some have recommended high flow. Frm wht I gather, would pulse more if not placed in high areas Feeding: Not required, photosynthetic Supplement: Iodine Ph: 8.2-8.3 Sorry! Not sure if I shld be posting here or at Tank Setup. I'm new and planning to keep above softies in my 3ft tank. Would appreciate if the experts can advice on the following: - Proximity of placement: How far should I place above softies frm each other? I read that GSP can grow real fast and may encroach on it's neighbour. Is that true? - If the following setup is sufficent: 4 tubes of 39W T5, probably 1 MP40 and temp ard 27 (Can Clove thrive around 27 degree or do it has to be max ard 25 degree?) - If there's anything else I shld take note of, would appreciate further advice. Thanks, Oceania Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terryz_ Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 Hi All, Based on wht I read, the following are wht I've gathered with regards to care for the softies. - Cloves Lighting:Moderate Temp: 22-25 Degree Flow: Low - Moderate Feeding: Not required, photosynthetic Supplement: Iodine, Strontium Ph: 8.1-8.3 - GSP Lighting:Low Temp: 23-27 Degree Flow: Low Feeding: Not Required, photosynthetic - Xenia Lighting: Moderate to High Temp: 22-27 Degree Current: Moderate. Though some have recommended high flow. Frm wht I gather, would pulse more if not placed in high areas Feeding: Not required, photosynthetic Supplement: Iodine Ph: 8.2-8.3 Sorry! Not sure if I shld be posting here or at Tank Setup. I'm new and planning to keep above softies in my 3ft tank. Would appreciate if the experts can advice on the following: - Proximity of placement: How far should I place above softies frm each other? I read that GSP can grow real fast and may encroach on it's neighbour. Is that true? - If the following setup is sufficent: 4 tubes of 39W T5, probably 1 MP40 and temp ard 27 (Can Clove thrive around 27 degree or do it has to be max ard 25 degree?) - If there's anything else I shld take note of, would appreciate further advice. Thanks, Oceania Basically, Softies are quite hardy but cloves and GSPs will normally closed for a period of time when added to the tank and it will require good water parameter to prevent algae from growing on their stalk... Temperature will not need to go down to 25 deg... 26-27 deg would be sufficient.. Quote Member of: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oceania Posted December 14, 2010 Author Share Posted December 14, 2010 Ok thanks! With regard to placement, softies should be placed btw mid-high levels where flow is better? Therefore it's better to have a flatter rock scape? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terryz_ Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 Ok thanks! With regard to placement, softies should be placed btw mid-high levels where flow is better? Therefore it's better to have a flatter rock scape? For those you mention, They will do well in moderate flow... Doesnt really require flat rockscape... Quote Member of: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oceania Posted December 16, 2010 Author Share Posted December 16, 2010 Ok understood. Thanks! If along the same level, is 5-6inch a safe distance to place them apart frm each other? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gouldian Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 Bro, do note that GSP color (especially luminous ones) will fade with insufficient lighting. Quote "Reefs, like forests, will only be protected in long term if they are appreciated" Dr. J.E.N. Veron Australian Institute of Marine Science -----------------------------------------------------------------------Member of:UEN: T08SS0098FPlease visit us here: http://www.facebook....uaristSocietySG Facebook Group: http://www.facebook....gid=34281892381 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oceania Posted December 16, 2010 Author Share Posted December 16, 2010 Bro, do note that GSP color (especially luminous ones) will fade with insufficient lighting. Is T5 sufficient or do I need MH? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terryz_ Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 T5 is sufficient... Quote Member of: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oceania Posted December 16, 2010 Author Share Posted December 16, 2010 T5 is sufficient... Got it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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