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Second the half-dose for delicate stuff. Also, watch your flow—new frags hate turbulence. Stick 'em in a quiet corner for a few days. My Goniopora sulked for weeks till I moved it behind a rock.


Flow's huge. I run MP40s at 30% for new arrivals. Bumped it to 50% once too fast, bleached a Monti ...

I do a hybrid thing. Float for temp, then pour into a bucket with tank water over 15 mins. No drips, just gradual mixing. Works for my Zoas and Acans. Lighting's key though—start 'em low, like 30% intensity, then ramp up over a week.

Another thing to watch is plant decay. Dead leaves = snail buffet. I trim my plants weekly to keep things tidy.

Yep, overfeeding's the main culprit. I switched to sinking pellets instead of flakes, so less food hits the substrate. Also, manual removal with a snail trap works if you're consistent. Got a DIY one with a soda bottle and lettuce.


That's a solid plan. I'd add that lowering the temp a bit can ...