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by Falkeon
Thu Apr 03, 2025 4:18 pm
Forum: Corals
Topic: Dosing for lps corals
Replies: 19
Views: 3357

Re: Dosing for lps corals


Hey everyone,

I'm curious about dosing kalk (or Kalk+vinegar) in an LPS/Sof only tank - would it be effective? Or is it even necessary, or can I just rely on regular water changes?

Any thoughts on this?


With 2 part dosing, each chemical needs to be dosed separately, that's the key. Many ...
by Falkeon
Thu Apr 03, 2025 2:50 pm
Forum: Corals
Topic: Dosing for lps corals
Replies: 19
Views: 3357

Re: Dosing for lps corals

I think 2 part dosing is the way to go for heavy stocked tanks or those who are looking for more control, but for light to medium stocked tanks, I believe Kalk is the way to go. It's super cheap and allows you to dose CA and ALK in one process, while also giving your pH a boost - which is something ...
by Falkeon
Sat Feb 08, 2025 7:49 pm
Forum: Corals
Topic: Are these coral heads worth fragging
Replies: 5
Views: 2958

Re: Are these coral heads worth fragging


When I frag mine, I'll probably just break off the whole branch with the head on it back to the main stalk. I've got some of the same issue you're dealing with, Falkeon.


I decided to go for it and frag the lower heads. Used a dremel with a diamond blade - made the process super easy and left a ...
by Falkeon
Sat Feb 08, 2025 2:36 pm
Forum: Corals
Topic: Are these coral heads worth fragging
Replies: 5
Views: 2958

Are these coral heads worth fragging

I've got a pretty standard green Frogspawn, nothing too out of the ordinary. The lower heads are struggling, I think it's due to lack of light - the new growth is shading them out. I'm considering fragging the lower heads off to save them, but I'm not sure if it's worth the hassle. What would you ...