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Red Sea's got high alk, watch that. Maybe mix with another brand if it spikes. Seen tanks hit 12dKH with it alone.

You'll wanna wait until ammonia and nitrite hit zero, nitrate under 10ppm. Test daily, might take 4-6 weeks. What's your lighting setup? Softies like Zoanthids can handle early stages better than SPS.


Agreed on testing. Also, check alkalinity—stable 8-9dKH helps. What salt mix are you using ...

I just picked up my first couple of corals and I'm curious about placement. Can I just put them right in the gravel or sand, or is it better to squeeze them between some rocks? I think that's where they'd do best. I've got a pearl coral and another one that's a mystery - it's a beginner-friendly ...