Wow, What a great site. I thank all of you for your welcomed suggestions and comments.
I started out with a 30 gallon gallon aguarium several years ago. I was told it was impossible to have a reef system so go with at least a 55 gallon.
Because I wanted a reef system I purchased a 55...
I thank you all so far. I am going to the store today to buy 7 different types of corals. This way I will know what type of lighting, water current and feeding they need.
since I have never fed any of the corals, this has to be the problem. I have tried everything else.
I will try this...
Sara,
I dont think I can add much more live rock. My estimates may be a little low.
I measured the distance from the top of the water to the bottom of my bulb is 4 inches.
My mushroms are 12 inches from the light.
My leather corals are about the same.
My brown Zoanthids are 10...
I thank you.
I cange my lights every 6 months, My new lights are 3 weeks old.
I will cange my 400 watts to 250 watts and see if this helps.
I will also increase my SG to 1.025 and see what happens. I never had it this high. I use a digital SG.
I admire those of you who can keep a reef tank. I have tried for over 3 years spending thousands of dollars just to see my new coral close up and never truly open. I need some help. Here is what I got.
EQUIPMENT:
150 Gallon aquarium
crushed coral substrait
75 of live rock taking up about...