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Don't go spreading your wild ideas around here just yet, Goby. Get the tank up and running first, then you can come asking questions.

I've had a similar experience. When I first set up my tank, I had SPS with just a few small fish. Over time, I noticed my SPS colors were pretty pale. I realized I was stripping the tank of almost all nutrients.

I've since made some changes. I now run my tank with slightly higher nutrient levels ...