Water Chemistry

Optimal Reef Parameters

Maintaining stable parameters is the foundation of long-term coral health. Keep these target ranges consistent to encourage rapid calcification and vibrant coloration.

1.025

Salinity (SG)

78°F

Temperature

8.5 dKH

Alkalinity

430 ppm

Calcium

Target range: 1.024 to 1.026 SG.

Target range: 76°F to 79°F.

Target range: 8.0 to 9.0 dKH.

Target range: 420 to 450 ppm.

Reef Placement

Environmental Demands

Lighting & PAR

Water Flow

Coral Temperament

Position low-light corals like Mushrooms in shaded areas (50-150 PAR) and high-light SPS in upper rockwork (250-400 PAR).

Provide gentle, indirect flow for delicate LPS polyps, while utilizing high, turbulent flow to keep SPS branches clean of debris.

Respect sweeping tentacles of aggressive species. Provide ample physical spacing to prevent chemical warfare and stinging in your reef.

Common Inquiries

Frequently Asked Questions

We believe in honest answers and transparent husbandry. Here are the essential practices our keepers ask about most frequently.

What is WYSIWYG listing?

How are frags chosen?

WYSIWYG stands for What You See Is What You Get. The coral pictured in these listings is the exact specimen that will be shipped to you.

For standard listings, you will receive a healthy frag similar in variety, approximate size, and coloration to the example shown in our daylight photos.